Mehmed the Conqueror

Murad II dies, Mehmed becomes sultan for second time
Accession of Mehmed II in Edirne 1451
1451 Jan 1

Murad II dies, Mehmed becomes sultan for second time

Edirne, Turkey
In 1446 Murad II returned to throne, Mehmed II retained the title of sultan but only acted as a governor of Manisa. Following death of Murad II in 1451, Mehmed II became sultan for second time. İbrahim Bey of Karaman invaded disputed area and instigated various revolts against Ottoman rule. Mehmed II conducted first campaign against İbrahim of Karaman; Byzantines threatened to release Ottoman claimant Orhan.