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The Man Who Made Istanbul: Koca Mustafa Pasha
In this episode of The Story of Turkey, we turn our gaze to the late eighteenth century and the ambitious Grand Vizier Koca Mustafa Pasha. While previous episodes covered the Tulip Era’s artistic flourishing and the political intrigues of the Harem, we now explore the architectural legacy that defined a generation in Istanbul. We examine how Mustafa Pasha used his vast wealth from the imperial treasury to reshape the city’s skyline, building mosques, schools, and public baths that still stand today. You will meet Atik Sinan, the architect who translated these visions into stone, and learn…
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