Ottoman Attitude Towards the Defeat at Lepanto (1571)

The defeat at Lepanto deeply affected the Ottoman administration and society, particularly Sultan. cost of defeat, with loss both ships trained manpower, was substantial. As an empire accustomed to victories, Ottomans, although severely by this tried portray it as a natural outcome in domestic foreign circles. While they accepted reliance on Allah "will creator", took necessary measures quickly built brand-new navy. In order understand how its reasons were perceived Sultan Selim II, Vizier Sokullu Mehmed Pasha, ?eyhülislâm Ebussuud Efendi, other senior administrators, well determine public resonances, is closely examine Imperial Council decisions statements chroniclers, who witnessed impact described their works comprehensively.