Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent

by Hester Donaldson Jenkins

[67] “In Aleppo and Damascus, with justice and equity he destroyed the standards of revolt raised by villains.” Soleyman Nameh, by Sadullah Säid Effendi.

“In the province of Aleppo were some who wished redress, from whom he removed oppression and tyranny.” Solakzadeh, op. cit. Cf. also von Hammer, op. cit., vol. v, p. 57.

[68] Sadullah Säid, op. cit.

[69] Sadullah Säid.

[70] Sadullah Säid, Solakzadeh.

[71] Solakzadeh.

[72] Solakzadeh.

[73] Solakzadeh, Petchevi.

[74] “By letters from Constantinople we are informed that within a fortnight the Magnifico Ibrahim Pasha was expected from Cairo with a large sum of gold. The Grand Turk has ordered him an honorable reception in a new and unusual form.” The Doge and College to Lorenzo Orio in England, Sept. 18, 1525. Brown’s Calendar of State Papers in Venice, 1520–1526, 1114.

[75] Djelalzadeh, translated and quoted by von Hammer.