Hagia Sophia was built in 537 AD, reaching 200 feet in height. Sultanahmet Mosque features 20,000 blue and white Iznik panels. Topkapi Palace served as Ottoman Empire's administrative center for 400 years. Dolmabahce Palace contains 14 tons of gold and 40 tons of silver
Born as Pir Mehmed in Prizren in 1520. Studied in Istanbul under best tutors. Served as court secretary in Bursa. Worked as judge in various Rumelian cities
Seyyid Lokman was an Ottoman author active from 1569 to 1596. Originally from Urmia in northwest Iran, he served as a judge and private secretary. Became the third şehnameci after Arif Celebi and Eflatûn-ı Şirvan-ı. Received a salary of 30,000 aspers and was part of the Muteferrika corps
Malhun Hatun was Osman I's second legal wife and Sultan Orhan's mother. She died after 1326. Her name means "moon" and "wealth"
Ottoman Turks migrated from Central Asia to Anatolia in 13th century. Founded by Osman I, who gave them the name "Ottoman". Expanded from Söğüt to control Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East and North Africa. Conquered Constantinople in 1453, gaining control of major trade routes
Known for savage personality and mischievous humor in first season. Served under Balgay, leading raid in Sogut Bazar and Kayi tribe. Tortured Osman's Alps and killed most of Kayi tribe. Injured Bala Hatun and nearly killed Osman's brother Gunduz Bey