Mehmed Collection (page 3)

SAFFET PASHA. Mehmed Esad Saffet Pasha. Ottoman Grand Vizier. Engraving, 1876

MEHMED ALI, 1907. Turkish minister to United States. Photograph, 1907

Rumeli Hisari on the European Side of the Bosphorus, Turkey
The Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 4 months

Decoration on the Railway Terminus, Thessaloniki
Decoration on the Railway Terminus Arch (of the Constantinople-Salonika Railway), Thessaloniki - on the occasion of a visit by the Turkish Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V Reshad in 1912 (see: 10280128)

Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930). Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire. 1880 - 1891. Realism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Mehmed V of Turkey
The Turkish Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Mehmed V (1844 - 1918) entertaining his ally the German Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941), during his visit to Istanbul in 1917, during WWI. Date: 1917

The German allies of WW1
The Kaiser and the leaders of his fellow allies during the First World War, depicted within a lucky four-leaf clover. It was not to prove ultimately very lucky

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture
The Investiture ceremony of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) at the Topkapi Palace. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Imperial barge
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) with his sons in an imperial barge returning to the Old Palace, with the more modern barge standing off in distance (see below)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Ottoman Princes
Celebrating the new Sultan. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Balkan leaders
A joyous rustic celebration and an erupting volcano (!) are depicted below the leaders of various Balkan States along with Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Turkish Fleet
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) and the Turkish fleet in the Golden Horn. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

Sultan Mehmet Reshad V
A portrait of Sultan Mehmet Reshad V and an element of the Ottoman Empire Fleet, the Avnoullah. Originally a German ship, this vessel ran aground on the mud escaping the Greek Fleet

Prince Sehzade mer Hilmi Efendi (1886 - 1935). First child of Sultan Mehmed V by his third marriage

Mehmed V, Sultan
MEHMED V, sultan of Turkey during World War One when Turkey was allied to Germany

Mehmed V / Ottoman / Fantasi
MEHMED V Ottoman Sultan (1909-18): a satirical view

Mehmed III Ottoman Sult
MEHMED III (MOHAMMED III) suceeded Murad III; continued arduous war with Austria, suppresed revolts in Anatolia and faced war with Iran (1603)

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Caption: "Mehmed V Reshad, the Sultan of Turkey, led his allies in the historic Siege of Constantinople. With his trusted advisors and patriotic supporters by his side, Mehmed V Reshad strategized to reclaim this ancient city for the Ottoman Empire. Inspired by the legacy II, also known as 'The Conqueror, ' who had previously captured Constantinople in 1453, Mehmed V Reshad aimed to restore Turkish dominance over this significant region. One notable figure among his allies was Muhammad Ali of Egypt, a powerful leader who lent support to Mehmed's cause. Together with their combined forces and determination, they embarked on a campaign that would shape history. Intriguingly, even centuries after these events took place, there is evidence of encounters between Sultan Mehmed IV and the Zaporozhian Cossacks from Ukraine. The famous "Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks" letter showcases their defiant spirit against Ottoman rule during that era. Beyond military conquests and alliances abroad, Kosovo held special significance for Sultan Mehmed V Reshad. Pristina became an important center for him as he sought to strengthen Turkish influence in this region. As depicted in investiture cards and portraits capturing moments with Ottoman princes alongside him, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad exemplified leadership and authority throughout his reign. His dedication to expanding Turkish territories left an indelible mark on history.