Due to the Kafes system, Sultan III. Osman, the son of Şehsuvar Valide Sultan and II. Mustafa, could only reign for three years, which limited his impact. He spent 51 years in seclusion. After his brother I. Mahmut's sudden death, he ascended the throne. Known as the fattest of the Ottoman Sultans, his reign is marked by the recurring devastating fires in Istanbul. These fires destroyed a significant portion of the city, and substantial aid was provided to the affected. The first lighthouse of the Ottoman Empire, Ahırkapı Feneri, was built during his reign.
He was a Sultan who changed Grand Viziers frequently, known for being a stern, irritable, and indecisive figure. He had a passion for carpentry, calligraphy, and books. Sultan III. Osman prohibited childless women from appearing before him, both inside and outside the palace. For this reason, he had iron heels attached to his shoes to ensure the palace concubines would hear him coming, allowing him to avoid being seen. His habit of mingling with the common people in disguise and especially learning what they thought about government officials was noteworthy.
He despised lies, bribery, and particularly detested music. Throughout his short reign, there was peace both domestically and internationally. Sultan III. Osman passed away on October 30, 1757, due to smallpox.
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