Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Osmanli Medeniyeti Arastirmalari Dergisi, cilt.2024, sa.20, ss.123-138, 2024 (Scopus)
This article deals with the process leading up to the defection of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's son, Prince Bayezid, to the Safavids and his execution there as a result of his struggle for the sultanate with his older brother, Prince Selim.While Şerafettin Turan addressed the “Şehzade Bayezid Vak’ası” in his work, it is evident that Safavid sources were underutilized. Therefore, the objective of this article is to bridge the gaps in Turan's research by incorporating Persian sources. By accepting Prince Bayezid, Shah Tahmasb sought to avenge his own brother Elkas Mirza's defection to the Ottomans and restore his wounded pride. Additionally, Shah Tahmasb's refusal to join Prince Bayezid's proposal for a joint attack on Ottoman lands allowed him to safeguard his own realm from the perils of war. His successful management of the process, from Bayezid's arrival in Qazvin to dispelling any doubts Bayezid may have harbored, ensured a safe journey to the Safavid capital. Shah Tahmasb employed a shrewd tactic by dispersing Shahzade Bayazid's 10,000-strong army among the Safavid tribes, thereby neutralizing this military threat. This left Prince Bayezid with limited options. Subsequently, Prince Bayezid accelerated diplomatic efforts with the Ottomans to demonstrate his commitment to preserving the established peace. The extensive diplomatic negotiations between both parties during these events underscore the significance of peaceful conflict resolution. Ultimately, through generous gifts from the Ottomans, Shah Tahmasb achieved his economic objectives and secured the continuation of peace.