Becoming Mihirsah Hatun

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I wasn't sure where my life was going to go after that night.

I didn't know my love for Mehmed would want me to switch my religion or my beliefs.

I didn't think I would learn Arabic and find myself falling in love with the Quran and having it be my new favorite book.

I didn't know that Mehmed's love for me would want him to give me a gift.

The greatest gift.

The gift of a new name.

"In my cold, dark life you are my sun. I am no king but I feel like one when I am with you. You are my sun. You are my Mihirsah."

I had become Mihirsah Hatun. 

My journey here was far from over. I, Mihirsah, had no idea how this name would make my enemies regret my existence, and my allies overjoyed. 

I had no idea how my name would be associated with the most respected, loved, feared and powerful woman of the Ottoman Empire.

I had no idea who I had become.

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⏰ Last updated: Jul 21, 2019 ⏰

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