Known to many on the popular TV series,Roksolana was a bright and extraordinary personality. Having become a prisoner at a young age, she managed to achieve love and admiration for the most powerful man of Turkey of those times, Sultan Suleiman. Her life was full of mystery and intrigue. From what died Roksolana, for many remains a mystery.
Most historians tend to believe thatAnastasia Lisovskaya (originally called the girl) had Ukrainian roots. Her father was a priest. However, this did not prevent her from changing her faith and accepting Islam. The girl had a beautiful appearance. During one of the raids of the Crimean Tatars, she was taken prisoner. Anastasia was sold several times. As a result, she became a gift for the great sultan in honor of his ascension to the throne.
What Anastasia Lisovskaya died from, for sureit is known. Nevertheless, books are written about her life and form legends. The way from a simple concubine to the Sultan's wife was not so simple. External beauty and natural charm helped her attract the Sultan. She possessed incredible abilities and knew how to please her master. Sultan is very quickly made it a favorite concubine, sparking outrage on the part of his first wife Mahidevran. Roksolana skillfully wove intrigues and quickly pushed her opponent to the background. The young concubine was the only known official wife of the Sultan. She became for him not only a beloved, but also an adviser in all political affairs, thus gaining unlimited power.
A young girl spent all his time with the sultanfree time. He long grieved after her death and tried with all his might to find out from what Roksolana, his only beloved, died. However, this remained a secret. As a result of great love, they had five children: Mehmed, Mihrimah (the only daughter of the sultan), Abdallah, Selim, Bayazid. None of the children inherited the mind, originality, grandeur of the parents. Their destinies were unsuccessful. After the death of his father Selim became Sultan. His reign was short-lived. He died from constant drunkenness. So he remained in the memory of the people.
How did Roksolana die?It is known that Humer was 52-56 years old when she died. She was ill for a long time. According to some reports, this was a common cold, which caused complications. Some argue that it was poisoned by ill-wishers. It's impossible to say exactly now. For descendants it remained a mystery, from which Roksolana died.
