Orhan Ghazi (Ottoman Turkish: اورخان غازی; Turkish: Orhan Gazi, also spelled Orkhan; died 1362) was the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1323/4 to 1362. He was born in Söğüt, as the son of Osman I. In the early stages of his reign, Orhan focused his energies on conquering most of northwestern Anatolia.

Orhan (born 1288—died 1360) was the second ruler of the Ottoman dynasty, which had been founded by his father, Osman I. Orhan’s reign (1324–60) marked the beginning of Ottoman expansion into the Balkans.

Feb 3, 2025 · Orhan Ghazi was the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1323/4 until his death in 1362. He was born in Söğüt as the son of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman dynasty. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansion, military innovations, and strategic alliances, particularly with the Byzantines.

Apr 30, 2023 · Orhan Ghazi was the second Sultan/Bey of the rising state of the Ottomans. He was born in Sogut in the house of Osman Bey. He was the son of the daughter of Sufi Dervish Sheikh Edebali. However, there are different accounts about …

Feb 11, 2025 · Ottoman Empire - Osman, Orhan, Expansion: Following the final Mongol defeat of the Seljuqs in 1293, Osman emerged as prince (bey) of the border principality that took over Byzantine Bithynia in northwestern Anatolia around Bursa, commanding the ghazis against the Byzantines in that area.

Orhan is a Turkish surname and masculine given name that means Khan of fortress. [1] Notable people with the name include: Look up Orhan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ^ "Orhan". Nişanyan Adlar (in Turkish). Retrieved 5 May 2024.

Orhan Gazi became the leader of Kayi Clan after the death of Osman Gazi, in 1326. He had married to Teodora, the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Yoannis Kontakuzinas XI, in 1346. His second wife was Holofira the daughter of the Byzantine Prince of Yarhisar.

Orhan Bey or Shehzade Orhan is a character in the series Kurulus Osman based on Orhan Ghazi (c. 1281- 1362) who was the second bey (who officially used the title Sultan) of the Ottoman Beylik from 1324 to 1362. He was born in Söğüt, as the son of Osman Ghazi and Malhun Hatun.

Oct 1, 2021 · Orhan Ghazi was grief-stricken and mentally collapsed within a few years. After calling and giving advice to his son, Şehzade Murad I, he died in Bursa in 1360 at the age of 79. He was buried there in a tomb next to his father. Orhan Ghazi is the oldest Ottoman sultan to have died while on throne.

Orhan I was the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire (B. 1281 or 1288 Söğüt – D. April 1362, Bursa). Among other Ottoman Sultans, Orhan Ghazi was the only sultan whose name was of a Turkic origin. He was also known as Gazi, Şücaüddin, Seyfüddin.