MILITARY and POLITICAL CONDITIONS
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The period of Ibrahim I was full of palace intrigues and power struggles. In spite of this chaotic condition of empire, some military achievements were gained. In April 19 of 1645, a campaign to Kyrete was made. In April 30, the castles of Aya-Todori and Liman were captured by admiral Yusuf Pasha. The castle of Hanya was captured in August 22, 1645. Sultan Ibrahim I appointed Deli Huseyin Pasha to be the admiral and he invaded, Kisamo (March 9, 1646), the castle of Kandiye (July 7, 1646). In the 7th of July 1647 the Castle of Kandiye was captured too.