# Orhan

_Second Ottoman Sultan (r. ca. 1324–1362)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Orhan Ghazi was the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1323/24 to 1362. He was born in Söğüt, as the son of Osman I and his consort Malhun Hatun.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 February 1281 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Söğüt ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P19))
- **Died:** March 1362 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bursa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P20))
- **Occupation:** governor; sultan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P106))
- **Spouse:** Asporça Hatun; Theodora Kantakuzini; Eftandise Hatun ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P26))
- **Positions held:** sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1326–1362) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168#P39))

## Questions

**When was Orhan born?**  
Orhan was born on 6 February 1281 in Söğüt.

**What positions has Orhan held?**  
Positions held by Orhan include: sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1326–1362).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Orhan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orhan) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q133168](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133168) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fol. 249b. The religious dispute in the presence of Sultan Orkhan (detail), Iskender-name by Ahmedi, late 15th century (National Library of Russia, C133) Restoration.jpg by Late 15th century artist (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fol._249b._The_religious_dispute_in_the_presence_of_Sultan_Orkhan_(detail),_Iskender-name_by_Ahmedi,_late_15th_century_(National_Library_of_Russia,_C133)_Restoration.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Orhan, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Fol. 249b. The religious dispute in the presence of Sultan Orkhan (detail), Iskender-name by Ahmedi, late 15th century (National Library of Russia, C133) Restoration.jpg — Late 15th century artist, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Orhan". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/orhan. Retrieved 8 November 2026.