OverviewAn Ottoman princess remembered for sponsoring major buildings in Istanbul.CategoryHistorical figurePeriodc. 1522 – c. 1578 CE
Life and settingMihrimah was a daughter of Suleiman I and Hurrem Sultan. Her position within the dynasty connected her with the political life of the Ottoman court.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyShe sponsored mosque complexes designed by Mimar Sinan in Istanbul. These foundations combined worship with institutions serving the surrounding urban community.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
