# Mahmud I

_24th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1730–1754)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Mahmud I, known as Mahmud the Hunchback, was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. He took over the throne after the quelling of the Patrona Halil rebellion. His reign was marked by wars in Persia and conflicts in Europe. He delegated government affairs to his viziers and devoted time to writing poetry. Nader Shah's devastating campaign weakened the Mughal Empire and created the opportunity for Mahmud I to initiate war with cooperation from Muhammad Shah. The alliance ended with the latter's death, leading to tensions between the Afsharids and the Ottomans. In 1748, he outlawed Freemasonry within the Ottoman Empire.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 August 1696 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Edirne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P19))
- **Died:** 13 December 1754 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P570))
- **Place of death:** Istanbul ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ottoman Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P106))
- **Positions held:** sultan of the Ottoman Empire (20 September 1730 – 13 December 1754) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481#P39))

## Questions

**When was Mahmud I born?**  
Mahmud I was born on 2 August 1696 in Edirne.

**What positions has Mahmud I held?**  
Positions held by Mahmud I include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1730–1754).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mahmud I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahmud_I) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q199481](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199481) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Mahmud1.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mahmud1.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Mahmud I". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mahmud-i. Retrieved 7 November 2026.