Why did Suleiman kill Ibrahim / Ottoman empire history

Until now, there are disputes about the true causes of Ibrahim’s death. Why did Suleiman, who loved his childhood friend so much, take and destroy him? After all, he swore an oath to protect Ibrahim even from himself! In fact, pride and megalomania killed Ibrahim. Having received enormous power, he became blind and began to imagine himself equal to the Sultan. His behavior and deeds upset Suleiman so much that he could not keep his promise. The role of Ibrahim Pasha in the TV series Magnificent Century was brilliantly played by Turkish actor Okan Yalabik. The series showed the moment of Ibrahim’s execution. Suleiman hesitated for a long time, because he understood that, as a padishah, he must punish him. But it was difficult for him, because Ibrahim was his best friend for many years. However, the execution of Ibrahim Pasha was inevitable. After dinner at the master’s, he was strangled by dumb executioners in his bedroom, prepared in advance. The death of Ibrahim Pasha was painful. He
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