The embassy that invited Suleiman cost him his kingdom and his sight

Child Kings of History · Sep 25, 2026 · 16m

A North African ruler, facing an existential threat, makes a fateful choice to invite the Ottoman Empire into his kingdom's affairs. This political gamble will cost him everything.

The embassy that invited Suleiman cost him his kingdom and his sight

This episode explores the life of Abu Abdallah Muhammad, a Hafsid caliph of Tunis, who made a series of logical decisions that ultimately led to his downfall. It delves into the complex political landscape of 16th-century North Africa and the choices that shaped his destiny.

Person: Abu Abdallah Muhammad (Muleasses)

Period: 16th Century

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