Overview

Murad IV Ghazi (July 26, 1612 – February 9, 1640) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640, known both for restoring the authority of the state and for the brutality of his methods. Murad IV also banned [alcohol], Tobacco, and coffee in Constantinople. He ordered execution for breaking this ban. He would patrol the streets and taverns of Constantinople in civilian clothes at night, policing the enforcement of his command. Under his rule, the consumption of coffee was a capital offense.

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Murad IV Ghazi - wikipedia