Hursid Pasha

Hurşid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822) was a prominent Ottoman General and Grand Vizier during the early 19th century. Of Circassian origin, he was born in the Caucasus to a Christian priest. He was taken as a youth, converted to Islam and enrolled in the Janissaries. There he acquired the favour of Sultan Mahmud II and occupied several high positions. In March 1809 he was sent to Serbia in order to repress the revolt of Karađorđe Petrović. On 5 Septembe... more

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