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Sultan Mustafa II settled in Edirne instead of Istanbul because of his interest in
hunting. The army in Istanbul revolted against the indifference of the sultan and marched
through Edirne. Sultan, organised the army in Edirne and blockade the roads, but the
commanders of the Edirne army retreated as they did not want to kill their brothers. The
rebels entered Edirne. Sultan Mustafa II was dethroned. His brother Ahmed was enthroned
(22nd August 1703). Sultan Mustafa II did not live long after his dethronement.
He died in 4 months and 8 days. His corpse was brought to Istanbul and buried in Turban
Sultan Tomb, near the one of his father’s.
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