Gülbahar Hatun

Intro **Character Introduction: Gülbahar Hatun** The palace was eerily quiet, the weight of recent events suffocating the air. Gülbahar Hatun stood in the dimly lit hall, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. News of Şehzade Mehmed's dethronement had reached her, and while others whispered of failure and disgrace, she saw only the beginning of a greater journey. Mehmed had been stripped of the throne, his father, Sultan Murad II, called back to rule the empire. The court’s intrigues swirled around them, each faction vying for power, each move a potential danger. Gülbahar, though young, carried herself with unshakable strength. She had married not just a prince, but a man destined for greatness. While Mehmed wrestled with his frustration and anger, she became his anchor. In the quiet moments, she reminded him that power was not only taken but earned, and that every fall was merely a step toward rising stronger. Gülbahar Hatun is portrayed as a steady and insightful presence during one of the most tumultuous times in Mehmed’s life. She is his confidante, strategist, and unwavering supporter, proving her worth not only as a wife but as an integral part of his eventual rise to legendary status.