02x29 - Episode 29

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Constantinople.

The mightiest of cities.

The longing of many
minstrels and wanderers.

Is now, Islambol.

Now..

.It is Istanbul.

Thank Allah, my Hunkar.

However, it is not enough.

We have entered this magnificent
city with the sword-right, Hizir Celebi.

Our men stay
firm in each street.

We have the strength, however..

...not the significance.

Our soul, heart is missing.

Hagia Sophia.

It is right there.

With all of it's
glory and appeal..

...with the minarets
soon to be built..

...shines..

...bright..

...like a Ruby.

Isn't that enough, my Sultan?

Hagia Sophia is the
proof of our conquest..

...our power, our
military intelligence..

...meaning, the proof of our
stubbornness, Hizir Celebi..

With Allah's permission, it will
stay as a mosque until the end.

However, it is not enough.

I am not talking about a
prayer place or a parliament.

We need..

...something that will
garnish the neck of Istanbul.

A Jewel that shines bright.

A Jewel that represents
and belongs to us.

This sign of our conquest that
represents our justice, art and science..

...must be built as
soon as possible.

I do not want to leave
just a grave behind me.

I wish to leave behind a
civilization, a state of science.

Now, come with me, Hizir Celebi.

This precious city
that we call Islambol..

...is built on seven hills.

"Hakk came and
superstition lost."” saying..

...blooms right here.

The building of conquest..

...must rise on this
ruins of the shrine..

...where late emperors..

...of Byzantine are buried.

So that the new owners of
the city shall be apparent.

There.

The draft of the
building I want.

My Sultan.

This building..

...is even bigger
than Hagia Sophia.

That is my intention,
Qadi Celebi.

The greatest building of this city
must be the one that's muslims built.

The cost of it's construction
must be funded..

...by the treasures from the
conquest of Constantinople.

The details of all my wishes..

...are written on the draft.

Now..

...take Saruca with you.

We already saw his architectural
skills at Rumeli fortress.

His mind is as
sharp as his skills.

Hizir Celebi, gather the most
skillful masters of the Ottoman state.

Find a suitable head architect.

The most clever..

.Talented one.

If needed, form a council
and test each of them.

Choose a head
architect among them.

It is Allah's command.

Whatever happens..

...return trusts to
their rightful owners”

prepare the foundation at once.

Start working with
Allah's permission.

As our mighty..

Sultan command.

Hizir Celebi.

I want the biggest and the greatest
qulliyah that this world has seen.

Do not hold your skills back.

Be prepared.

You must've come to tell me..

...that you were
right about Candarli.

Still it was not Candarli
who defeated you.

Mehmed disrupted your plans.

Even if it wasn't Mehmed..

...Candarli would've told
Mehmed everything that happened.

We do not have someone
like Konstantinos to face now.

He can see every
step before we take it.

I've come to tell
you that as well.

Notaras.

Candarli was the
only person we got.

And you sold him to Mehmed.

Now we have no one.

Candarli will make
you answer for this.

That is why we have
to go to Mora at once.

Never.

We do not have a choice!

We need someone strong..

"Like Candarli..

...to defeat a strong foe..

...like Mehmed.

And he needs us.

- Besides..
- Notaras!

It's over.

It is over.

You are living in a dream world.

Candarl do not need us.

Rome has fallen.

There are no bells ringing
from Hagia Sophia anymore.

There never will be.

We've been defeated!

Rome has fallen!

Accept that!

Rome was not built..

...and will not fall in one day.

I've calculated everything.

It isn't only you and me.

There are hundreds of
honorable soldiers outside..

...who stay hidden..

...and are waiting
a call from us.

Hundreds of
soldiers, is that so?

Do you think you
can defeat Mehmed's..

...faithful tens of
thousands of soldiers..

...with you "tens of
thousands of soldiers"?

Notaras.

Come on.

Let us go, before
you lose your mind.

Come on.

You gave me a promise.

About you being
under my command..

...if this city falls. Now
keep your promise..

...or stay out of my sight.

Alright.

What is your plan?

What if Candarli
is lying, Zaganos?

I do not know.

I do not know, Sehabettin.

It seems they did business
with Notaras before.

However, he could not stand
bringing his Sultan to death.

He said so in the
presence of Sultan.

It seems our Sultan..

...has trust in him.

Our Sultan does not have..

...trust like us, I believe.

What should we
do then, Sehabettin?

Will we stay idle like this?

Let us go and tell Sultan.

Let us make a plan.

He must've left a track..

...a proof, a witness while
doing all this treachery.

I've tried preparing
such a plan..

...while you were gone.

And, what happened?

The wrath of our Sultan..

- Was severe.

We can find a proof, a track.

Duties will be re-assigned.

Even if we find a proof..

...he will think that we
did it out of our nafs.

He will think that we seek
being the grand vizier.

That is my concern.

My Pasha.

Our Sultan calls you.

Bismillah.

We have nothing left to sell.

I keep playing with the children all the
time so they don't remember their hunger.

Hristo. What will we do?

I'm doing my best, Elenor. I've told
everyone I'm looking for a new job.

Look. We cannot do
anything in this city now.

At least let's find a
way and leave here.

To Kirit. To my mother.

At least there are
vineyards and fields.

All my skills are in my
hands. I am an architect.

I have no other talent than
building and constructing.

If I try to learn farming,
it will take months.

Let's not go there and
become a burden to your family.

So what will we do then?

O people!

May everyone hear it!

Sehremini Kara Hizir Celebi is looking for a head architect
for the islamic complex that our Sultan will build!

Kara Hizir Celebi is calling the
candidates to the Qadilic immediately.

May everyone hear it!

Where are you going?

I'm going to the Qadilic.

They say they will build an islamic complex.
Why would they give this job to a Christian?

We should not lose hope
in god. You just pray.

What do you say, Molla Gurani?

Do the conquest letters show
our power to friends and enemies?

You are not only a man of the sword, my
Sultan, but also a man of the pen and wisdom.

Those who are not affected by the power of your pen
will one day be affected by the power of your sword.

Everyone in the
world knows this.

Thanks to Allah.

O my Allah!

Thanks to you, you filled the hearts of the unbelievers
with fear and granted my soldiers with victory.

I have conquered Constantinople.

Now the honor of announcing this victory
to those who believed in us is left.

O, the noble governor of mecca!

We sent this letter to share the
news of our glorious conquest.

Now justice will live in the
world through our march.

We took this city not only with the sword
but also with prayer, patience, and heart.

And we know that the effect of this
conquest will reach the shores of the nile.

This conquest is not the honor of only
one nation, but of the whole ummah.

And it brought sorrow and
hopelessness for infidels.

O rulers on the shores of the black sea, your
friend Constantinople has been conquered.

And with it, the castles of
heathens will fall one by one.

Know that the shadow of this
sanjak will fall upon the whole world...

...and our justice will echo
everywhere from east to west.

As the honorable flag of the Crescent approaches
you, those who surrender will find salvation...

...and those who resist will write
their miserable fate in history.

From Sultan Mehmed.

In the name of Allah, the most
merciful and compassionate.

The gates of Constantinople have opened by
divine will and the power of the Turkish sword.

The seal of time has been broken,
and the throne of the era has shifted.

O head of the Roman church, to the old
man ruling under the shadow of the cross.

This conquest letter is written
not just as the words of a ruler...

...but as the speech of a
Sultan who changed eras.

Constantinople was the heart of your
centuries-long fight with the eastern church.

Now that heart beats
with the light of Islam.

Our sword destroyed its walls, and
our justice brought peace to its streets.

This city that you all
dreamed of is now ours.

I warn you for the last time.

This letter is not to show hostility but is a
final warning to wake you from your unawareness.

Now the heart of
the east is with us.

And know that in the future, the heart
of the west will also be in our hands.

This conquest is not just the
sealing of a city but of an era.

While you pray
under the cross...

...we are writing history
under the shadow of our sanjak.

I am afraid...

...Mehmed will
reach Rome one day.

We must get ready for that.

Fifty Varangian guards under Alexander's
command left their swords and mingled in.

Some are in the church,
some under the ground.

But they are all in
contact with each other.

Are you the one who allows
them to contact each other?

I can reach Alexander using
an old encryption method.

Even if what I wrote is found,
no one can understand it.

What does it say here?

The time for those who
sleep to awaken is close.

We will take back with blood
what we gave with blood.

Nemesis.

Nemesis.

The child of the
night and the oceans.

Chaos itself.

The k*ller of the arrogant emperor who believed he could
never be defeated, King croesus, the conqueror of Lydia.

Mehmed is a much greater
conqueror than King croesus.

What kind of chaos can you
cause in the city with fifty men?

Causing chaos is what
actual romans like us do best.

And to bring a new
order from that chaos.

In short, Saruca...

Our Sultan...

...wants such a grand complex.

That's why I called
the master architects.

What is it, Saruca?

I guess the thing that shakes
the heart of the world's Sultan...

...did not please you much.

I would never say
that Hizir celeb..

But I am confused
about one thing.

The ancient church
and imperial temples...

...in the Havarriyun area were
destroyed in the earthquake.

Now, I am not sure if building
such a grand complex...

...in the same area is
architecturally correct.

There are examples
around the world.

Our Sultan thinks it will be possible
with a skilled chief architect...

...and solid and
appropriate material.

Eyvallah.

Then let's call
the masters and...

...see if there is a suitable
one among them, Hizir Celebi.

Eyvallah.

Kethuda, let the masters in.

Qadi Hadhrat.

These are the most skilled masters and
most reputed craftsmen of Constantinople.

Among them are persians,
Greeks, Armenians, and also Turks.

Welcome, you brought joy.

Our Sultan Mehmed Khan wants to
build a large islamic complex in the city.

The draft is here.

Right here.

As you can see, it
is not just a mosque.

Around it, there will be
sixteen madrasas, a hospital...

...a guesthouse, a food bank...

...and other facilities.

He wants the mosque...

...to be majestic.

The mosque will
have a single dome.

And our Hunkar wants
a half-dome in front of it.

The main dome will have
a diameter of 33 arschins.

Its height from the
ground will be 60 arschins.

I was also surprised
by that, but our Sultan...

...wants it built as
soon as possible.

What do you think?
How long will this take?

It is difficult to
guess, Qadi Hadhrat.

But it wouldn't be an exaggeration
to say it will take years.

Is it not possible to
finish in less time?

It's not really
possible, Qadi Hadhrat.

The structure is very big.

Providing the materials, wood,
marble, iron... it will take so much time.

What do you think?

You?

I think it possible, my Efendi..

And in the shortest time.

Step forward.

Tell us, how is it possible?

I have worked on mosque construction
before, though not such big buildings.

Don't compare it to
neighborhood masjids.

This is a very big mosque,
and then an islamic complex...

Will you be able to do it?

A diameter of 33
arschins is not important.

What matters is the columns that
will carry the height of 60 arschins.

Don't worry about the materials.

Why were you not afraid of
the hugeness of the draft...

...like others?

True, it's very big. But...

...if we use cut fossiliferous limestone
in construction, size won't matter.

Limestone is both
flexible and strong.

That way, the size
won't be a problem.

Of course, this will
be a financial burden.

Don't worry about that.

But our Sultan...

...wants the mosque
to be huge and majestic.

He wants the interior
to be humble and simple.

I can use modest stones inside.

I will have a mihrab with muqarnas and a
minbar with kundekari placed in the center.

Our Sultan wants the inside of the mosque
to be as bright as the hearts of muslims.

What do you think about this?

The building is suitable for it. I can
increase the number of windows...

...and redesign it based on the
position of the sun during the day.

Excellent.

It's obvious, you are a master.

What is your name, son?

Who are you? Where are you from?

Hristodulos, my
Efendi. I am a Greek.

I am orthodox.

I have worked as a head
craftsman in other constructions.

He is Greek.

What do you think?

Have we found the
skilled architect, Saruca?

The complex will be built
with jihad goods, Hizir Celebi.

I don't know if it's right to
entrust it to a non-Muslim.

Sultan Mehmed Khan
follows the rules of Islam.

He said, "deliver trusts
to those worthy of them”

the one worthy of it is
clear. We are Ottomans.

We rule with justice.

We live with justice
and we die with justice.

The main pillar of
our state is justice.

You are the head architect
of this complex, Hristodulos.

May it be mubarak.

Thank you, my Efendi..
I won't let you down.

We forgot the important part.

This conquest
complex will be built...

...on the ruins of the church that
was destroyed in the earthquake...

...in the Havarriyun area.

Get everything you need.

Organize your team. Start
working as soon as possible.

My lalas.

You all are my lalas.

You know me well.

You know what I
will and won't do.

However, I know you well also.

I know that you do
not trust each other.

As..

...you do not speak plainly.

You keep your thoughts..

...inside you.

That is why..

...i also called Candarli Pasha.

Now, you ask..

...and let Candarli Halil answer.

That way, let no
question stay in your mind.

It is not our place, my Hunkar.

Astaghfirullah, my Sultan.

My Sultan..

.Our trust lies with you.

Of course..

...we trust the person you point.

However..

...no matter what
the outcome is..

...Halil Pasha has
walked you to your death.

May Allah protect, what if
something happened to you?

We couldn't catch
Orhan any other way..

...you must understand, Zaganos.

As a head is to be given
in our Sultan's stead..

...i would've offered
mine at once.

Since you knew that
dog Orhan was alive..

- ...why did you..
- I know what you're about to say.

I was not done, Pasha!

Since you knew where..

...that traitors was, why did
you put our Hunkar in danger?

Don't you know that
we would catch that dog..

...and make him sing like a bird.

Sehabettin Pasha.

I know how to do that as well.

I could've brought
Orhan here to question..

...instead of
bringing our Hunkar.

However..

...]i wanted to expose Notaras..

...by planning like this..

...as I thought he was a traitor.

However..

...i understood that..

...our Hunkar has
lost his faith in me.

He lost his trust in me.

That is why, our Sultan
planned accordingly..

...to test my loyalty to him.

That is the situation.

Wait.

Any other questions?

No, my Sultan.

No, my Sultan.

Alright.

Come in!

My Sultan, turk beys
from Bursa have come.

They want an audience.

Let them in.

Come on Saltuk, you
haven't finished your soup.

You like lamb, don't you?

My Bey.

When will you talk with
Evrenesoglu and get to the point?

Be patient, Saltuk. Let
the man finish his meal.

We can talk when dessert comes.

Come on, finish your meal.

Will you get to the point
when desserts come?

- Yes.
- Promise?

Come on.

Mustafa.

Food is about to finish.

Bring out the
dessert, won't you?

What happened, Saltuk?

Do you have something to say?

My Bey, he has
something to tell.

He wants to tell you, however..

...he just can't.

That is why he struggles.

If a Valiant like Saltuk wants
something honorable from us..

...we will do everything
we can, of course.

That will be your
grandness, my Bey.

What is it?

This young man..

...has fallen to mufti
effendi's daughter.

And we thought that your
words are listened everywhere.

That is why..

...requesting it would fit you.

Thank you.

You saw me as your elder..

...and fit for an
auspicious matter.

If that is so..

...i accept your invitation.

Allahu akbar, this
is good as done!

Here, Agha!

Let me kiss your mubarak hand!

Let me kiss.

Since you are coming,
this is good as done.

We will request her hand together.
- Hold on, young man.

Don't get excited already.

It is not easy to request
the daughter of mufti effendi..

First, let us knock their door.

Let us see their kindness.

Then, we will see.

Besides, it is the house of coy.

What coy? We are
Evrenesogullari..

...Malkacogullari here,
what else is needed?

Does he not see me fit, my Bey?

Do you know something? Tell me.
- Calm down, Saltuk.

Evrenes Bey is not saying that.

Don't put shame..

...on Malkacogullari here.

They will say; "'Saltuk doesn't
fear w*r but fear weddings."

My Bey, it is not about
w*r. I saw her fighting.

He fights more fiercely
than many men, my Bey.

My fear is not that, my Bey.

What if she doesn't
want me? That is why..

...i am asking
Evrenesoglu Bey here.

Hasbinallah.

Mustafa..

...there should be
another one like this there.

Bring it to mufti effendi..
And tell him that Evrenesoglu..

...and Bali Bey will come
to visit. He will understand.

As you command, my Bey.

Hold on.

Mustafa, hold on my Valiant.
I'll have a better one done.

Come on, you must
have work to do.

Come on, my Valiant.

Alright, my Bey.

He will either lose his
mind or make me mad.

I don't understand
how I had the patience.

Welcome.

We've heard that..

...you've learned
Ayyub al Ansaril..

...rest here.

Yes, my Sultan.

We've come to have your prayer..

...rest on your shadow
and be on your service.

What a great wish.

May our rabb make
your servitude mubarak.

How many are you there?

Each of us have a
hundred tents, my Sultan.

Good.

Mashaallah.

Just as in everything..

...justice must be maintained..

...in settling as well.

I say that..

...half of you settle inside
the walls, the other half..

...shall settle near where Hadhrat
Ayyub al Ansari [r.A.] Rests.

However you see fit, my Sultan.

If you allow it, we
have brought gifts.

We would like to
present them to you.

Thank you.

Allow them.

Let the beys present
their own gifts.

Mashaallah.

I believe this one has..

...gold fiber.

My Sultan, the
hatuns of our tribe..

...has wove this
with their own hands.

It is of good quality.

Gold dust was
spread on the silk.

Yours is the same, my Pasha.

We brought wool
carpets for other pashas.

What about these?

My Sultan, our smiths have
crafted sword an shield..

...that has Turks' engravings.

It does not deserve
your presence..

...however, it is made
of Damascus steel..

...forged by Turks.

With our signet at the handle..

...and our prayer on the sheath.

It is Ruby.

The sharpness brings fear to the
enemy and it's craft is a sight to see.

If you accept it, my Hunkar.

Your loyalty lies
within your servitude.

And this is it's remembrance.

Thank you.

Mashaallah.

Thank you.

Yours is the same
sword, my Pasha.

We've made the same daggers to
our other pashas with same steel.

Tell me, Bey.

In the tradition of
Turks, are the Bey..

...and the Chamberlain the same?

Of course not, my Sultan.

Bey is Bey..

...and Chamberlain
is Chamberlain.

Has anyone told you that Sultan
and grand vizier are the same before?

My Hunkar, we have
acquaintance with this Bey here.

I didn't ask you, Candarili.

I am asking him.

My Sultan, do not be offended.

You are our ruler.

We obey you.

However, Candarli is our elder.

Affinity to him..

...is the advice
of our ancestors.

Where do you know each other?

Candarli is the one accepting our
tribe to Bursa, opening our ways..

...and aiding us were Candarl is.

We even have kinship from Iraq.

As you know, kinship
is sacred in Turks.

I appreciate those who
remember and respect.

However, knowing manners..

...is honoring the sultanate.

As you command, my Sultan.

May you prosper.

You may leave.

Father, these are delicious.

We were very hungry.

I am still surprised.

How can they assign a Christian
to the construction of a qulliyah?

Everyone wants talented
hands for their work.

I believe the sayings
about Turks were right.

They are just.

Then, why do you look down?

Sultan wants to build the qulliyah
on top of the temple of holy apostles.

You did it before.

You can do it again.

Why do you hold back?

That place is the
earthquake zone.

It is very hard to make
a qulliyah that big there.

Why did you accept then, Aristo?

We had no other choice.

I know you'll find a way.

Just as before.

Don't worry.

For now, Janissaries will
hold the public order in streets.

That is why..

...you will have your
eyes wide open.

Come on, valiants!

To your posts!

Salamun alaikum, Aghas.

Alaikum salam.

Bahadir Pasha.

Where are you off to in a hurry?

To the port.

The marbles have
arrived. I'm off to see them.

Couldn't you send
someone in your stead?

I've known to do my own
chores from childhood.

Come on, don't hold me now. Let me go and..
- Hold on a minute.

We can deal with that.

Tell me.

Why don't you enter..

...the house our
Sultan has given you?

May our Sultan prosper, however,
the house is too much for me.

My cabin is enough for me.

It may be enough for
today. How about tomorrow?

What happens when
you get married?

That is beyond me now.

Come on now.

Your valiance is
known everywhere.

You are a Pasha of
the state of Ottoman.

If you say that..

Let's see what fate shows us.

Of course.

We can't know when
love can find you.

Here comes fate, here goes fate.

Ishak.

Yes my Sultan.

The garden was
going to be repaired.

Don't worry my Sultan.

Your order has been delivered.

The seeds of the flowers
you love are arriving.

In a week, the garden
will be just as you want it.

Excellent.

By the way, I heard our lion
shahzade is coming. Is that true?

He is coming.

I miss my shahzade so much.

The entrances and exits of the harem
rooms were going to be separated.

Is it completed?

Thanks to Allah, my Sultan.

All the doors were separated.
It became a separate structure.

Even road security was arranged.

Excellent, Ishak.

Excellent.

So, you say everything is ready.

Yes, my Sultan. There is
nothing missing, alhamdulillah.

Is there really nothing missing?

I can't remember
anything else, my Sultan.

I can say there is nothing missing.
All your orders were fulfilled.

But I still don't
have my seal, Ishak.

Are you still preparing
conquest letters?

My Sultan, I was just
about to give it to you.

WAIllahi, my Sultan..

I couldn't come to you
because you were busy.

Here.

Why Ishak?

As I said, my Sultan.

I'm exaggerating.
Don't worry, Ishak.

Mother, are we going to
stay in Constantinople now?

We will stay there for a while.
As long as our Sultan wishes.

What kind of place
is it? Is it beautiful?

You tell me.

What should it
have to be beautiful?

For example, what should
be there to make it beautiful?

For example, Edirne is very
beautiful. The palace is beautiful.

It's next to the Tunca river.
The gardens are beautiful too.

What else?

The mosques are beautiful. And
the mansions. But the wooden ones.

The shadirvans, the fountains...

Are there mosques there?

No, but there will be.

Your Sultan father
will have mosques built.

When you look at the city, you
will see minarets everywhere.

Constantinople will become
turk Islambol with them.

Inshaallah.

Did you know? I will have a
mosque built when I grow up too.

What will its name be?

Beyazid mosque.

Of course, what
else would it be?

Didn't I tell you not to come here
again? What are you doing here?

You haven't paid your debt for a
long time. Why wouldn't I come?

First pay your debt.

I'm sick of this. I won't
give you any money.

What are you doing?

I didn't do anything wrong.

Don't interfere with men's work
with your hands that cook food.

If you have a problem,
go and tell the Qadi..

Does it suit men to fight
in the middle of the street?

That's what I say, but he is not
coming to the Qadi because he is guilty

look at those shameless
men. They will hurt a woman.

What are you saying?
- I will show him now.

Wait, my Pasha, this woman is Fatima
Hatun, daughter of mufti Fahreddin Efendi..

Even if it's a man,
he can't deal with her.

Are we going to learn
manhood from you, woman?

You should be thankful
I didn't break your hand.

- What's going on here?
- Take him to the Qadi.

Let me go. I didn't
do anything wrong.

Shut up, walk.

Let me go.

I didn't do anything.

Yo I

...what I'm saying is...

Your duty is important in the
islamization and Turkization of the city.

Just like you fulfilled your
duty in Bursa, now it's...

...Constantinople's turn.

Don't worry, my Pasha.

We won't let you down,
with Allah's permission.

I know.

If you say this is our homeland,
then it is our homeland.

My Pasha.

Thank you.

Now if you allow us,
we will leave, my Pasha.

You know, turk men don't
like sitting and doing nothing.

Wait, you didn't eat anything.
At least take some of this.

I know you like them. You
can eat them on the way.

Eyvallah my Pasha.

Go now, may Allah
let you go safely.

May Allah keep you with us.

Astaghfirullah.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Go now.

Go safely.

Go safely.

Go.

The respect that all the turkmens in the
world have for you is well known, my Pasha.

Our Sultan will see this, right?

Atmaca...

The Sultan's eyes
are like eagle eyes.

He sees everything.

Then that's good, my Pasha.

Let him see. Let him see so
he will understand who you are.

He will see.

He will also see that Candarli
protects the turk men laws.

He will also see that
when there is a fight...

...he doesn't treat his
enemies and friends differently.

Now we saved our head.

Let's see who will wear the grand vizier's
caftan tonight, Zaganos or Candarli?

Allah knows.

Your food is ready, my Pasha.

Take it back, take it
back. I don't want to eat it.

What happened, my
Pasha? Are you sick?

Of course, with all that
tiredness and battles, you are sick.

- I will have tarhana soup...
- Stop for a minute, stop!

I'm not sick! Allah Allah!

The grand vizier position is
gone. That's why I am upset.

Has the duty been
assigned, my Pasha?

No, no. But...

The Sultan...

...took back the
seal he gave me.

If he was going to give me the position,
why would he take back the seal?

Anyway. Take these away.

Apparently, he will present it
in front of everyone tonight...

...and kiss your
forehead, my Pasha.

You say.

No.

No Ibrahim, no.

When he has his Lala
Zaganos, we cannot be chosen.

We shouldn't dream of it.

My Pasha, I want to say something,
but I fear you will get upset.

Say it, say it.

My Pasha, isn't this
Zaganos Pasha a Devshirme?

In the Ottoman state, I have never seen or
heard of a Devshirme grand vizier before.

Our Candarli Pasha is a turk men.

But after him, the biggest
turk men tribe is yours.

Right?

I say...

What do you say?

So that Candarh Pasha
will be dismissed...

...there is no other candidate but
you. The duty will be given to you.

Ibrahim.

You, Ibrahim.

Your words are captivating! You
sing like a nightingale, mashaallah.

Wait, wait.

Take this too,
spend it as you like.

Thank you, my Pasha.

Don't worry at all, my Pasha.

That duty will be given to
a great plane tree like you.

Eyvallah my lion. Eyvallah.

WAIllahi I suddenly got hungry.

Take these away and bring a
big lamb. Let's eat that, huh?

Right away, my Pasha.

Right?

Yes.

Yes.

Did you believe what
Candarli said, Zaganos?

Why would I believe him,
Sahabettin? He's lying.

But this can't go on like this.
We have to do something.

What can we do? We have
no witnesses, no evidence.

Actually, there is one witness.
But I don't know if he will speak.

So, you say we heard Halil Pasha,
and now we will listen to Notaras.

But Notaras won't be convinced
easily. He won't tell us what happened.

What do you mean?

I mean we should speak
in a way he understands.

Be careful about the depth. Make
sure the alignment is correct, alright?

Alright.

Come on my lions.
Hit it now! Come on!

Put these wooden
Poles in the same place.

Come on!

What do you think? Will
it be finished on time?

They are working hard.

But it depends on the
head architect's skill.

The other materials have arrived.
Where should we put them?

Mashaallah.

The columns look like mountains.

Our Sultan brings all
the jihad spoils here.

He doesn't avoid any expense.

Thanks to him.

Put these columns in
front of the warehouse.

Inform the head architect. He
wanted to see the limestone.

Go my lion.

Come on my lions!

A temple they say...

Stay there!

Stop, what do you
think you're doing?

We know what we're doing, but
we don't know what you're doing.

Look, I don't understand
what you're saying.

You better understand quickly
and tell us everything you know or...

Or you won't be able to tell
anyone anything ever again.

I pledged allegiance
to Sultan Mehmed.

I am under his protection.
You are making a mistake.

You didn't pledge allegiance. You're
waiting for an opportunity to betray.

You're working with
Halil Pasha for that.

Now I understand.

Zaganos Pasha who couldn't get
grand vizierate he wanted for years...

...chose me as a
victim for this, right?

Tell us what you
are planning or else...

Or else what?

Will you do to me what
you couldn't do to Candarli?

You were hiding Orhan.

When the Sultan found out about
everything, you changed your game.

I told the Sultan
everything I know.

Now I understand better why Sultan
Mehmed didn't make you grand vizier...

...and why he didn't
give up on Halil Pasha.

Two great Ottoman pashas are cornering
a man who entered a temple to pray.

Shame on you! Shame on you...

Notaras!

- Zaganos!
- My Hunkar!

Saltuk...

You should be thankful since
you have a best man like me.

I even shave your beard.

But you don't
appreciate me enough.

You will only appreciate
your father-in-law now.

Madman.

Why don't I trust you?

Why?

You were a sapper yesterday. And suddenly
you became a barber when I had to shave.

How do I know you won't use this
chance to mess up my face and...

...turn me into a
struck man like you?

And that you won't laugh
like a horse from a distance?

Your face?

Your face...

Look, brother.

Look at this hair, beard,
eyebrows, and eyes.

Just look. Mashaallah.

Can I even make it look
worse? It can only get this bad.

Alright, enough. That's enough.
- Stop.

No. You always make fun
of the way I look, brother.

I'll go find an Akinji barber.

Sit down, sit down. You gave up
before you felt the razor on your face.

How will you handle the
woman's attitude, huh?

Don't say that.

Allah Allah.

Don't move.

Siyirmis, look. Please, let me
be mufti Efendi's son-in-law.

Use the razor carefully, do not
mess with the lines of my beard.

If you move, I will mess
with the line of your fate now.

I'm just warning you.

If you make a mistake...

...you will see how I am going to
turn you into a different man, madman.

Stop talking!

Bismillah, what happened?

Nothing.

Why are you jumping
around? Making me startled.

You know I am sensitive and all.
- I've had something in mind.

What is it?

We are preparing you and
all, Saltuk it is for naught.

What are you saying?

We are going to ask her
hand in marriage, what naught?

Aren't you preparing for
sister Fatma and his father?

Yes? Should I greet
them like a sapper?

What does that mean now?

Yes.

Shouldn't I prepare?
Of course I will.

Son, they will speak
with the elder up there.

You will wait at the door.

They won't let you in.

It is for naught.

My Allah, look here, madman.

Maybe the girl will
look from the window?

Maybe we will see
mufti effendi at the door?

Shouldn't I prepare for it?

Are you really the ruiner of
every good day in my life?

Do you have to ruin every
good day I have, brother?

Stop complaining.

Stop it!

- You can't find better than me!
- Alright, alright.

You've finally found
a proper clever friend..

- ...but you keep complaining!
- Stop shouting.

Where will you
find a better one?

Stop complaining.

No complaining!

Stop leaning on to me.

Stay still! I'm not fond
of cutting your beard!

Are you..

...persecuting the man I've
welcomed to my patronage?

My Sultan.

Do you not obey my command?

Of course we do, my Hunkar.

Get out!

I've given you an explanation.

On top of that, I've
called Candarli..

...and he himself explained.

I was about to declare you
grand vizier at tonight's council.

You cannot bear the duty.

My Sultan.

You don't see what I see.

Nor hear what I hear.

You only do what you
know best. Only greed.

Haven't you seen
the Turks coming?

Where they came from?

Haven't you seen how
they respect Candarh?

Why the respect you think?

To his looks?

From Bursa to the foreign lands,
he knows the troubles of the people.

You can't even see what
is in front of you, Zaganos.

How did you cut the ties
with those marbles, valiants?

If I wouldn't see it, the ships
would've sailed by themselves!

They must've rubbed against
it while turning back, my Agha.

It was not on purpose.

My Agha, this job
does not fit you.

We did the wrong.

It is our duty to make it right.

So you're laughing at us, Pasha.

Astaghfirullah.

What happened here? Tell me.

Ufak bir aksaklik.

Never mind that.

The smile on your face..

...must be for
another reason, then.

Come here.

I believe now..

...the thing we've
talked about know..

...has happened.

Pasha.

It wouldn't happen
at once like this..

...however, how can we know.

Tell me.

When you told me that
you'll do the work here..

...i went to the bazaar.

It was crowded.

One man..

...was shouting at a woman there.

I thought that I should
confront him, however..

...Hatun was fierce.

He grabbed the man's arm
and he immediately sat down.

Two birds with one stone, then.

Yes.

You can say that.

Then?

Who is she?

Son..

.I am going to the council.

Seal these..

Until I return..

...inshaallah.

Do not worry, effendi..

Will you return
after the council?

No, I cannot.

Bali Bey has sent dessert.

They will come to visit tonight.

That is why I cannot.

May it be good news,
Fahrettin effendi..

It looks like good news. I
should go to the council now.

Mufti effendi...

Yes, son?

Bahadir Pasha and Kurtcu
Agha has sent this dessert to you.

They wish to visit you today.

Tell me, Aghas.

What is the situation
with Janissaries?

Do they stand
firm? Are they full?

Janissaries stand
firm and full, my Agha.

However, they are confused.

Why are they confused?

They are thankful to be
a part of the conquest.

However, they wonder why they are
still here and not on the way to Edirne.

Of course. Janissaries
are not fond of staying far.

However..

...our place is the
shadow of our Hunkar.

We settle..

...where he wishes.

Eyvallah, my Agha.

However, there
has been disorder.

Who will be the
new grand vizier?

They are asking under whom
will Sultan put us to command.

No matter who..

...our Sultan see fit..

...he will have a shorter shadow.

Of course, he will choose
a deserving grand vizier.

For us, the goodwill of
the state is a priority.

That is why..

...Candarl fits for us.

You're right, my Agha.

Halil Pasha always
saw us as his sons.

Of course.

All of our troubles
solved because of him.

Whatever.

The council is about to finish.

We need to prepare and go
to mufti Fahrettin effendi's..

...house now.

Are the preparations ready?

Yes, my Agha.

Come on then.

Let us not make
Bahadir Pasha wait.

Make way!

Ebu'l-Feth, Fatih-i
Constantinople!

Hadhrat Sultan Mehmed han!

I am opening my council in the name
of Allah who is Rahman and Raheem.

Undoubtedly, the only one
truly worthy of love is Allah.

Aameen.

My pashas, my beys.

As you know, we've made
great efforts for Constantinople.

Lost many lives and
went through troubles.

However, we've
prevailed, thank Allah.

We've become a part of our
prophet's [pbuh] Good news..

...and went over the
insuperable walls.

There were those trying
to halt our progress as well.

However..

...we also had fearless..

...valiants who
worked for this cause.

That is why..

...some of you will
have different duties.

You will be rewarded.

Saruca.

My Hunkar.

You and your work had great
contributions for the conquest.

The grandness of Shahi has..

...destroyed the
walls of infidels.

That is why you will be..

...the head of engineers" guild.

As our Hunkar command.

May Allah Grant you many
more conquest, my Hunkar.

Aameen.

Varnali Mustafa Bey.

All of us know your
valiance in the conquest.

However, I see
that you look tired.

You will rest for a while.

As our Sultan command.

Bahadir Pasha.

I've heard your valiance
from each of my viziers.

You have took great part both
in taking the ships from land..

...and the downfall of Halic.

That is why..

...you shall be the
captain of the seas..

...instead of a fleet commander.

As our Sultan command.

Sehabettin Pasha.

While we were at the conquest,
you've dealt with the Greek.

You looked after our back.

On top of that, you've clashed
in the conquest valiantly.

The duty of Rumeli Bey is yours.

As our Hunkar command.

Bali Bey.

You've fought
at the front lines.

You've lost a lot of men.

Malkacogullari showed
their valiance once again.

However, I wish from you that..

...you shall stay in
the city for a while.

You will see to the construction
and the protection of nearby villages.

As you command, my Sultan.

Zaganos Pasha.

You will stay in my council..

...and continue
your previous duty.

As our Sultan command.

Now, the grand vizier.

Notaras..

...even Halil must not be
more excited than you now.

Come on, sit down.

If Candarli does not
become a grand vizier..

...we will have to start over.

You..

...trust Candarl
more than you should.

If Ishak becomes grand vizier..

...we will stand no chance.

Why is that?

I believe he suits the role.

Do you know..

...how long I've waited..

...to become mega Duke, Platon?

Do you remember?

Fifteen years.

All that time..

...to stay in the palace..

...to stay near the emperor..

...you need to see everything..

...and do nothing.

You need to learn
how to stand firm.

You need to live all
those years like a dog...

...living in a dark room.

And one day..

...after you get out
of that dark room..

...when you become a mega Duke..

...you see that you
are the wildest animal.

Meaning, when Ishak..

...gets out of that dark room..

...even Mehmed cannot
know who will he attack.

Grand vizier.

Meaning..

...the most important
role of Ottoman state.

As..

...the head of the state..

...the Sultan..

...see and hear
with grand vizier.

That is why, the grand
vizier I will choose..

...will be someone..

...who knows politics..

...who knows the
troubles of people..

...and see the
benefits of the state.

Meaning..

...he will shine our road.

During the conquest..

...you did well in the duty of..

...Anadolu head of beys..

...and the Rumeli head of beys..

Ishak Pasha.

May my heart be sacrificed
for your cause, my Sultan.

From now on..

...i want you to continue your
duty of Anadolu head of beys.

As our Sultan command.

Halil Pasha..

...you will continue your
duty as grand vizier.

As our mighty Sultan commands.

However..

...the duty of grand
vizier has four seals.

Two of those..

...the seal of the
Ottoman state..

...and my personal seal
will not stay with you.

The seal of the
state of Ottoman..

...will stay at my
Lala, Zaganos Pasha..

...and my personal seal will
stay at Sehabettin Pasha.

The other seal is yours.

Candarli.

As our Sultan command.

May it be good for our state.

The council is over.

You may leave.

Make way!

Hadhrat Fatih Sultan Mehmed han!

Mara Hatun.

Welcome.

Welcome to the city.

We are better after
seeing you, my Sultan.

Congratulations
on your conquest.

Thank you.

May you prosper.

Welcome, my sultans.

I believe that..

...your arrival to the city..

...must've brought
beauties with it.

I also came, my Sultan.

My shahzade.

My Valiant son.

Are you well?

Yes, my Sultan.

Look..

...Mustafa is also here.
He is the little Valiant.

My Mustafa.

My son.

My Valiant shahzade.

Welcome, all of you.

Bayezid.

Did you bring all of
the capital with you?

No, it was my mother.

I saw your caravan.

Mashaallah, I couldn't
see the other end.

- Why did you come so crowded?
- My Sultan, we've heard that..

...you've started a Grant repair
and construction work in the city.

The masters of the
capital are skilled and rare.

We brought them with you..

...as you may need it.

Good.

My Sultan..

...you've conquered
and opened the city.

Now, we wish to help..

...mending the wounds as we can.

Let us make city
beautiful together.

You did well to think.

Then..

...each of you shall take care of
some of the streets personally.

Mara Hatun.

Yes, my Sultan?

When the city fell, the
powerful and the rich left the city.

The poor..

...is having a
difficult time here.

You take care of the
orthodox yourself.

Supply what is needed for food
and shelter from my personal treasure.

As you command, my Sultan.

And you shall determine
what is needed one by one.

Set up foundations
of sultanate..

...so that the faithful shall..

...benefit from it all the time.

Prayer halls, schools..

...and determine the needs
of other service buildings.

Yes, my Sultan.

However you see fit.

Then..

...if the welcoming is over,
let us fulfill our longing.

You must be tired.

Come on, my Valiant.

Thank you, son.

So..

...your gift has
arrived in the morning.

I wished to hear..

...your purpose of visit.

Our visit..

...has a good purpose.

We've knocked your door..

...for a good purpose.

We wish from Allah to..

...let this have a good outcome.

Then, we are listening..

...all Bey.

What is your purpose?

You know Bali Bey.

Our purpose of visit..

...is his nephew..

...our son Saltuk.

We know Malkacogullari..

...and Bali Bey.

Their valiance..

...and loyalty are known.

We know Saltuk as well.

Saltuk..

...is someone we vouch for..

...his valiance..

...his manners..

...and his loyalty.

He saw your daughter..

...at his duty of
Constantinople..

...and fell for her.

Now..

...he wishes to complete this..

...with a wedding.

If you see fit..

Our intention..

...is to ask..

...you for her marriage in hand.

Evrenes Bey..

...being a relative to Bali Bey..

...is of great value to us.

Such a request..

...coming to our house
from Malkacoglu..

...is a pride to our name.

You being the mediator..

...is an honor.

Eyvallah.

I wish to..

...see my daughter..

...wed with a Valiant..

...like Saltuk, who
had fought for Allah.

However..

...the matter of hearts..

...must be asked
to the heart first.

What I mean is..

...let me speak with
my daughter first.

Then, we can give
you our answer.

Inshaallah.

May our rabb make this good.

Inshaallah.

That is the right
thing, mufti effendi..

Do not worry.

We agree on..

...whatever you see fit.

Your decision is respected.

Thank you for coming.

You honored us.

Then, let us leave.

We are expecting good news.

Please.

Thank you for coming.

My Allah, you are the greatest.

Come on, my Bey.

Saltuk, look there!

Did you see?

Hold on, mad man.

I can't see anything right now.

The girl as at the window!
She's at the window! Look there!

That curtain moved
a little! Look there!

Where?

Isn't that sister Fatma?

Really?

Yes.

Where?

There, that curtain.

Look, that curtain over there.

It is moving.

Fix your hair.

Don't let sister Fatma
see you like this.

Maybe she is looking.

How does it look? -Very good.

It may be the wind as
well. But I don't think so.

It seems as if
someone's looking.

Look here, mad man.
Are you making fun of me?

No way.

If you make fun of
me in a day like this..

...i will beat you up right here!

And when she comes
out, you will be disgraced!

There.

- Look at the window.
- Hold on.

My Bey.

So, what happened?

Did mufti effendi
allow it, my Bey?

No.

Mufti effendi saw you
looking at the windows.

We do not want a wandering
groom like this, he said.

My Bey, you were the only one
who was not making fun of me.

This here is making fun of me since
the morning. My Bey, please, just tell me.

Come on, my Bey.
You must've got it.

Mufti effendi spoke well.

He will speak with his
daughter and send us a word.

However, I believe that..

...this will happen, Saltuk.

He knows you.

You caught his interest.

My Bey!

Thank Allah!

Thank Allah!

I will marry, my Allah!

Did you hear that?

Did you hear?

Mufti effendi likes me! Let go!

- Saltuk!
- Mufti effendi likes me!

He will see this and
change his mind, come on.

He won't allow it now.

If it was me, I wouldn't.

Come on, stop messing around.

Come here.

Come on, walk.

Mad man.

Come on, move.

Mad man.

Come on, come here.

Come.

Did you hear?

My Pasha?

My Pasha.

Is it done?

It doesn't look done.

You..

...give me the sack I gave you.

My Pasha..

What?

I went and bought new clothes..

...as you would
become a grand vizier.

Get out!

I didn't want to
look bad near you.

I told you to get out, Ibrahim!

New clothes he says.

I would be a grand vizier.

Were you waiting for someone?

Welcome, Pasha.

Thank you.

Keep your head up.

You didn't do anything
to keep your head down.

This is how the world is.

It is not important
what you wish..

...what comes to
you is important.

And to forget what hasn't come.

However..

Some things.. You
shouldn't forget everything.

I forgot what you told me.

You forget what I told you.

Can't you see, everyone's
saying something behind me.

However, don't think that
they wouldn't do the same..

...if it was you tomorrow.

They will say more!

However, if we act together..

...no one can think of us.

I am strong with you, Ishak.

And you with me.

What..

...do you want from
me, Halil Pasha?

What do I want, Ishak?

I want the Ishak, whom
I will be strong with.

You know me, Fahrettin effendi..

I do not like to go
on about something.

Neither talking for long.

Astaghfirullah, Dogan Agha.

I'm listening.

Bahadir Pasha..

...wanted to be a part of..

...our prophet's [pbuh]..

...wedding..

...sunnah.

He saw your daughter..

.Fit for wedding.

And he saw us and mediator..

...about this matter.

Messenger's can't be harmed now.

Kurtcu Agha.

We know Bahadir Pasha.

However..

...these matters are not about..

...duties, positions,
or anything..

...but the heart first.

Hearts, to be exact.

Eyvallah.

However, two hearts are
needed for these matters.

I will tell your request
to my daughter..

...and ask her heart.

If she..

...tells me good news..

...we will let you know.

Then..

...you would ask her hand..

...with Allah's permission.

Eyvallah.

Inshaallah, Allah makes it good.

Inshaallah.

Let us leave then.

We will wait news from you.

Now, if you excuse us.

Of course.

My Sultan, water ways have
been repaired as per your command.

What about infectious diseases?

We've opened healing centers to
each neighbourhood for diseases.

Our healers are
making an effort..

...for the health of the people.

You did well.

You know the Turks
as well, my Hunkar

they investigate
where they settle well.

They've had some requests,
in which I took care of.

I've guided them to settle some
to where Ayyub al Ansari rests..

...and the others to the streets.

Be careful, Candarli.

Keep your eyes on Turks.

Do what is needed to make
the city a Muslim turk city.

Constantinople will
become how Bursa..

...became a turk city.

Besides, Turks loyalty
to you is unquestioned.

The making of mosques
have also been started.

Inshaallah, I will go
and survey myself.

Also, my Sultan.

It is not right for Janissaries
to stay crowded in the city.

- If you wish, we can send some to Edirne.
- That cannot happen.

Let them rest for a while, that would
be enough. We have a long way to go.

Do you have..

...ah other conquest on
your mind, my Hunkar?

The east of Rome is done.

Now, it is the West Side.

Vatican.

But my Sultan...

Do not worry.

Lala.

The days will come when we
will discuss and argue about these.

Abdurrahman, don't start the north
side before the other side is finished.

Alright master. -Ahmet..

...check the dirt towards mihrab.

I will come soon.

Alright.

If it hardens,
make it wet again!

Ahmet..

You go to the quarry..

...and check the..

...four stones beneath the dome.

Then, let me know if
anything new comes up.

Alright, master.

Have you seen the
new columns master?

These columns came from Midilll.

The mighty Sultan wants the
columns to not stand like pillars..

...but like the state itself.

Evet.

Like the state.

The sun is coming up.

If you allow me..

...i will go and check
the map markings.

That would be good.

Bring the field documents
when coming here..

...and let us check the copper.

Eyvallah.

Strength to your elbow.

Bury it well!

Come on, mad man.

My Allah, Grant me patience.

Enough, Saltuk. Sit down.

My Bey, I can't help myself.

I can't stand still
before the news come.

Salamun alaikum.

Alaikum salam.

Brother, did you bring news?

Did Fatma say yes?

What happened, Satilmis?

Why are you upset?

Mad man, just speak up. Come on.

Saltuk..

...brother, look.

I will tell you something..

...however, don't get angry.

Come on brother, say it.

Come on.

This..

...you know Bahadir Pasha?

Yes?

Bahadir Pasha had also..

...asked for her marriage.

Look, brother.

I told you to hear it from me.

What are you saying, brother?

My Bey, how can Bahadir
Pasha do this to me?

Hold on, Saltuk.

We have to think.

Besides, a lot of people
may want a single Hatun..

...but only one takes her.

Still, my Bey, I am
just a simple Akinji.

It is the grand Bahadir
Pasha we are talking about.

Who would you give your
daughter to if you were him?

So what if you are an Akinji? Is there
a more honorable duty in this world?

Please, my Bey. I am not saying
that. Is there a prouder Akinji than me??

But he is a great Pasha, my Bey.

While a Pasha
like him wants her...

...who would give their daughter to someone like
me, an Akinji? You know this better than I do.

In such matters, titles stand
behind, Saltuk. It's about the heart.

And let's say it
did not work out.

Then you will suffer
but not say a thing.

You will Bury it in your
heart and move on.

That's what suits a real man.

Bahadir!

What's the situation
with the land?

It's hot like we thought. The
columns can't carry this weight.

The heart of the
ground will crack.

Hagia Sophia was
big, but it was balanced.

The ground structure
was also strong.

What will we do? The
Sultan wants magnificence.

But magnificence is only as much
as the ground can hold, Ahmet.

Will you rise in my hands, or
will I be crushed under you?

My Pasha.

What is it, is there news? What
did they say? Did they accept?

No, captain, I
brought other news.

What happened? Are
there problems at the port?

No, my Pasha.

There is news
about Fatima Hatun.

Tell me.

Yesterday, Malkocoglu Saltuk asked
for Fatima Hatun's hand before you.

Saltuk?

This... this is not good, Agha.

Going there and asking for marriage after
Bali beys... it was really not honorable.

How would we know, my Pasha?

It's your heart. You fell
in love, and we asked.

It won't look like that, Agha. We didn't
act in a way that suits our reputation.

I know what to do.

How?

I'll go and ask Bali Bey for
pardon. I'll explain the situation.

Why should we ask
Bali Bey for permission?

You saw that Hatun
and fell in love.

We asked in the proper way.
Now the decision is Hatun's.

Whatever she says,
everyone will follow.

Master Hristo.

Are you sure about
your decision?

We have no other choice.

The required height is clear.

Should we have
consulted Saruca too?

If we don't do it, these columns won't
carry the weight of the dome, Ahmet.

You know the Sultan's
order. Are you sure?

I'm the head architect. There's
no other way. I'm certain.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

It's been so long... she
neither sat nor bowed.

She just waits.

Who is she? Where is she
from? Didn't she say anything?

She just whispers.

Mother, how long have you been
standing here? Come rest in the shade.

I need the shade of this
three-Crescent sanjak. Nothing more.

The city of Constantinople is under
the shadow of the three crescents.

We want you to sit
somewhere more comfortable..

My son's blood is under
the shadow of this sanjak.

Mother, didn't you recognize me?

I'm Akinji Mustafa,
Hasan's brother.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

Have some rest, drink some
water. We'll come again, mother.

How much longer
can you stand here?

Doesn't it hurt to stand here?

My soul left with
my beloved one.

Don't stop me.

Brothers, don't leave
our mother's side.

I'll inform our Bali
Bey and come back.

As you order my Bey.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

A sanjak waits for
the wind to wave.

Ahmet, hold that side.

May it be easy.

Thank you master.

What is this? What is he doing?

Hristo!

Hristo!

Hristo, what did you do?

Did you cut the columns
brought by the Sultan's order?

Yes, I cut them. I had them cut. Because
this land cannot carry that weight, Saruca.

Is that so?

How dare you go against the Sultan's
decree? Didn't he ask us for magnificence?

Didn't Hizir Celebi explain the details
to you? Why did you act on your own?

If I hadn't cut them, it would
have collapsed by itself.

That's the measure of this work.

Who are you to measure the
magnificence the Sultan asked for?

I'm the architect who knows
the veins of this city, Saruca.

I have not come from
the a*tillery corps like you.

I don't draw domes without putting my hand
on the pulse of the soil. Understand this.

Stop saying ridiculous
things! Stop it!

I know your true intention.

I know your real concern.

You don't want this mosque
to be bigger than Hagia Sophia.

You don't want this to
be more magnificent.

Listen to me. I'll tell you.

Shut up.

Your problem is with the
magnificence and grandness of Islam.

But... but I swear you will pay
the price for what you've done.

You will pay.

Lift it a bit.

Do you think I can
fight with this, my Bey?

Hold your arm like this,
and let me take this one.

Stand straight, Saltuk. I'll come
and measure your size now.

No, my Bey. Not that far.

- The tailor is doing it.
- You didn't let him do it.

Don't move.

Your Bey is right.
Stand straight.

I've been trying to take
your measures since morning.

Uncle, calm down, slowly.

You'll get what you
deserve. Come on.

Look, a white shirt and a black shiny
caftan... I will have all of them right?

I'll make them all. It will look very good on you.
- Do you have any other requests?

My Bey, whatever I say
bothers you. Wait for a bit...

Just let me enjoy today
a bit. Let me enjoy a bit.

You are right, Saltuk.

Wear what you want,
take what you want.

Today is the happiest
day of Malkocoglu Bali Bey.

His lion of a nephew
is getting married!

Saltuk!

Selamun aleykum.

Aleykum selam.

Aleykum selam
Mustafa, may it be good.

Hasan's mother came, my Bey.

Come in.

My Hunkar.

Thank you, that's enough.

Forgive me, my Sultan. I wouldn't
interrupt if it was not important.

What is it, Saruca?

Head architect Hristodulos.

What happened to
the head architect?

He shortened the columns you had
brought for the the islamic complex...

...both their height and width.

He cut them all, my Hunkar.

What do you mean
he cut the columns?

How could he do this, Saruca?

I guess his Greek
pride defeated his nafs.

What are you saying, Saruca?
Does this infidel not fear my furor?

My Hunkar, I fear that...

...he doesn't want to see a mosque in
Constantinople greater than Hagia Sophia.

Yusuf!

My Hunkar..

Prepare my horse!

Yes my Hunkar.

Immediately!

Did I lose my son so you
could bow your heads?

Bali Bey.

Your son was
entrusted to us, mother.

How can we lift our heads
and look you in the eyes?

Bali Bey...

Don't you know? A trust
belongs to Allah, not servants.

- Of course I know. I know, but...
- There's no but.

My son didn't become
a martyr for no reason...

...he became a martyr
for his homeland.

If we mourn now,
either our faith is weak...

...or we forgot the honor
and dignity of the sanjak.

Tell me, Saltuk.

How did my Valiant walk to that
tower? Tell me so I can be proud.

Tell me so even though his mother
burns, her heart will be in peace.

Mother, my brother took an oath
to plant the sanjak on those towers.

WAIllahi he kept
his word, mother.

When the sanjaks were
falling, my Valiant caught them.

He didn't let them
touch the ground.

None of the infidels could stop him,
mother. You should've seen my brother.

Neither arrows, nor swords.
Nothing could stop my brother.

He was like the wind, he
turned I into a storm, mother.

He walked, and the sanjak waved.

WAIllahi, I found him there,
mother. You should have seen him.

It was like he didn't plant the
sanjak on the towers but on the sky.

I've never seen
anything like that, mother.

You gave birth to such a lion
that, we are all proud of him.

He did what none of us could.

My Valiant...

I wonder if he was scared...

If he was afraid of separation.

What are you saying, mother?

I've seen thousands of martyrs. WAIllahi
I've never seen anything like that.

You should've seen
his face, mother.

There was dignity on my brother's
face, and another world in his eyes.

WAIllahi, I found him, mother.

I've never seen anything
like that. As if my Allah...

It's like...

...my Allah showed him the land of
martyrs as he gave his last breath.

He was smiling...

There was a smile on my
brother's face, there was honor.

Take me to his grave.

The Sultan is coming.

Sultan Mehmed Khan Hadhrat!

Where is that architect?

I said... where
is that architect?!

I am here, my Sultan.

I asked you for a seal I
could have built on this city.

I gave you a sacred duty without
caring about your religion or race.

I only wanted its dome to
be higher than Hagia Sophia.

I wanted the greatness of Islam to
rise to the sky. And what did you do?

Look. Look at what you did.

Look, this is what you did.

I am asking you! Answer me!

I didn't mean any
harm, my Sultan.

I cut the columns because this
land cannot bear such magnificence.

You think you only
cut the columns.

But you stood against my order.

You stood against my judgment
and will. You questioned my power.

You wanted to harm the
greatness of a mighty islamic work.

Didn't I say this complex must
be greater than Hagia Sophia?

Didn't I?

My Sultan...

I understand the greatness
and magnificence you wanted.

This land cannot
carry those columns.

It cannot carry these
under any circumstances.

It can't stand the weight
of them, my Sultan.

Are you still opposing me you unaware man?
- My Sultan, we cannot...

Let this be a
lesson for everyone!

My son... my Hasan.

You wanted to reach the shahada.

You became a sanjak
and waved on these towers.

Not only the three Crescent
sanjak will wave on these towers...

But also your name and
story will live on for centuries.

You gave your life for the
promise you made to me.

You kept your word.

I will never break my oath.

You raised the sanjak.

I will hold it up
with my prayers.

From now on...

...i won't wear black...

...i won't mourn, I won't cry.

It is time for
celebration for me.

If you have to ask me for
my pardon, it is all yours.

Let me see. Does it hurt a lot?

My heart hurts more.
I didn't deserve this.

This is not fair.

Even so, it is
the Sultan, Hristo.

- Don't say a thing.
- Should I just sit here silently?

What good would standing against
him do? I am saying it is the Sultan.

How will you face him? Who
will you tell your problem to?

Do you think there is any
power greater than the Sultan?

We are the Ottomans.

We rule with justice.

We live by justice and...

...die by justice.

The main pillar of
our state is justice.

Where are you going now?

To the one greater than
the Sultan. To justice.

- All the galleys have been repaired, right?
- Yes, my Pasha.

- Everything needed to set sail is ready.
- Wait.

We still have
something to do here.

Any news yet, my Pasha?

Not yet. We are still waiting.

They won't give her to an Akinji
like Saltuk while our Pasha is here.

What if they do?

Go. Get back to work.
- Yes my Pasha.

Al-fatiha.

Aameen.

Hizir Celebi, did
you tell me the truth?

- Why did you come here, man?
- I'll tell you the reason.

Answer me first, did
you tell me the truth?

Is justice the main
pillar of Ottoman state?

Without justice, can
Ottoman state not live?

Do not doubt about that.

Then I want to make a
complaint, Qadi Hizir Celebi..

I want the sharia to judge for
me. They were unfair to me.

Who did this?

Sultan Mehmed the conqueror.

Go to the palace, Muhsir Agha.

Go and invite Sultan Mehmed.

He will come to the
Uskudar court by evening.

May it be good.

My Sultan.

Muhsir Agha was sent by
the Qadi. He wants to see you.

Allah Allah.

Did something happen
to Hizir? Let him in.

What happened, Muhsir Agha?
Did something bad happen?

My Sultan, Qadi Hizir
Celebi invited you.

He will wait for you at
Uskudar court this evening.

He must have heard
what happened.

The attack against its magnificence
must have hurt him too. Of course.

So, will he...

...judge that architect Hristo?

No, my Sultan.

Then who?

You.

- Hizir will judge me?
- No.

Sharia will.

Yusuf.

My Hunkar.

- We are going to Uskudar.
- As our Sultan orders.

Come, my daughter.

Come...

...and share your
father's problem.

May it be good. -It is good.

It is.

But...

...it's a difficult one.

While you were on duty at the
healing house last night, we had guests.

May it be good
inshaallah. Who came?

First...

Evrenesoglu Ali Bey.

Then...

Kurtcu Dogan Agha.

Our guests who came last night, without
knowing of each other, came for you.

For me?

Your duty here
was for the afterlife.

Thanks to Allah, you
fulfilled it without a flaw.

But the efforts you made have
drawn the attention of some valiants.

My daughter...

Bahadir Pasha and...

...Saltuk are honest men.

They are good men.

Allah sent two valiants
one after another.

Now...

Even though I have
an opinion as a father...

...i will first ask you.

The choice is yours.

Tell me, my daughter,
I am listening to you.

It wouldn't be...

- ...suitable for me to speak before you.
- Then listen, my daughter.

Both are valiants,
both are good believers.

But my heart wants
Bahadir Pasha.

He is a statesman.

He sits in the
shadow of the Sultan.

Saltuk, on the other
hand, is an Akinji.

One day he will be by your side, the
next forty days he will be at the border.

You have suffered a lot
until now, my daughter.

I want you to find
peace in your marriage.

If you allow me...

Of course, my daughter.

What you said is correct
when thought thoroughly.

But what about the heart?

We cannot make hearts listen.

I used to think the same as you.

But doesn't the heart
go wherever it wants?

Doesn't it go and find the heart
where it is welcomed and treated well?

I frowned at Saltuk.
He didn't step back.

I treated him badly.
He never said a thing.

He said eyvallah to everything.

He tolerated all my actions.

Now, how can I give him up for
comfort and marry Bahadir Pasha?

Isn't it true that the tree of love
grows with the water of effort?

Then I and Saltuk deserve
to share the fruit of that tree.

If you ask for what
I want, this is it.

Bismillahirrahmanirahim.

The great court was established in
the noble city according to the sharia.

The complainant is
Hristodulos, son of Yorgos.

Are you firm in your complaint?

I am, Qadi Hadhrat.

Write it down, my
child. Record it.

He wishes to be judged
according to sharia.

The defendant is
Mehmed, son of Murad.

Let him in.

Do not sit.

Here, you are not a
Sultan. Before sharia...

...you are just a servant.

Stay back!

Leave your power
outside this door.

You are the defendant.

Bend your knees.

Kneel.

Hristodulos.

What is your complaint?

Speak.

Qadi Hadhrat, after answering your
questions, I became the head architect.

I worked on the state's
stones with loyalty.

The order about the Sultan wanting a
complex greater than Hagia Sophia...

...was told to me many times.

But the ground could
not carry such weight.

What did you do?

I consulted others.

When no one could find a solution, I
shortened the columns by three arschins.

Then the Sultan came.

He did not listen to me
because he was angry.

And he cut off my hand.
I want him to be judged.

This is my complaint.

Speak, son of Murad, Mehmed.

What do you say to this?

I am Mehmed Khan, the
conqueror of Constantinople.

My only intention was to turn this
conquest into a great monument.

But this infidel
intended to do harm.

He tried to overshadow the magnificence
of an islamic work and betrayed my state.

But you did not give
him a chance to explain.

You did not listen to him...

...and you cut off his hand.

Do you know what the punishment is in sharia for
unjustly cutting off someone's hand with cruelty?

Will you judge me
in my own land?

The land belongs to Allah.

The judgment belongs to sharia!

The eternal law does not
ask anyone his position.

"There is life for you in retaliation, o people of
reason, so that you may become mindful."” [2:179]

"There is life for
you in retaliation,

o people of reason, so that
you may become mindful.”

Whoever wrongfully harms someone
will receive the same punishment.

Roll up your sleeve,
Murad's son Mehmed.

It is time for justice.

If this is the decision of
justice, here is my hand.