Inside the Harem: Sultan Murad IV's Lavish Court"
Sultan Murad IV, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640, is indeed documented to have inherited a large harem of wives and concubines when he ascended the throne. While the exact number of wives he inherited varies in historical accounts, it's commonly cited that he had around 280 concubines at the beginning of his reign. Murad IV was known for his strict enforcement of moral codes and his efforts to curb excess and corruption within his empire.
Though there's no concrete evidence to support the claim that he disposed of his previous wives by putting them in sacks and throwing them into the Bosporus, such brutal acts were not uncommon in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Murad IV is reported to have executed or punished those who violated his strict laws and moral standards, which included severe penalties for adultery and other perceived moral transgressions.
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