Edirne Incident
Mustafa faces a military and political revolt advancing from Istanbul.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1703 in Turkey
Explore 6 historical events and records for Turkey in 1703.
Historical records for Turkey in 1703
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July
August
Abdication of Mustafa II
Mustafa II is deposed during the Edirne Incident.
Accession of Ahmed III
Ahmed III succeeds his brother during the Edirne Incident.
September
Transfer of Court to Istanbul
Ahmed III restores the main seat of government to Istanbul.
Other events (month unknown)
Abdication of Mustafa II
Forced to abdicate after a military mutiny
Succession
Succeeeds as Sultan of Turkey
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