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WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam), standing alongside Sultan Mehmed V (Mehmed Resad) (1844-1918)
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WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam), standing alongside Sultan Mehmed V (Mehmed Resad) (1844-1918)
WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam), standing alongside Sultan Mehmed V (Mehmed Resad) (1844-1918) and the Minister of War of the Ottoman Empire Enver Pasha (1881-1922). Date: circa 1915
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This photograph captures a historic moment during World War I as German Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets with the Shaykh al-Islam, Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi (1867-1922), and Sultan Mehmed V (Mehmed Resad) (1844-1918) of the Ottoman Empire, along with Enver Pasha (1881-1922), the Minister of War. The image, taken circa 1915, depicts the trio of leaders standing together in a grand setting, surrounded by their respective entourages. During this period, the Ottoman Empire, a founding member of the Central Powers during World War I, maintained diplomatic relations with various European powers, including Germany. This meeting between the German Kaiser and the Ottoman leaders highlights the complex alliances and diplomacy that characterized the war. The Shaykh al-Islam, or the Elder of Islam and Master of Islam, was a significant religious and political figure in the Ottoman Empire. He held immense influence over the Muslim population and played a crucial role in the empire's religious and political affairs. His presence at this meeting underscores the importance of the Islamic community within the Ottoman Empire and the role of religion in diplomacy during this time. The Sultan, Mehmed V, was the last Ottoman monarch to rule before the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1922. His presence at the meeting further emphasizes the significance of the encounter and the Ottoman Empire's role in the larger geopolitical landscape of the war. Enver Pasha, the Minister of War, was a key figure in the Ottoman military and government. His inclusion in the meeting underscores the military and strategic importance of the alliance between the Ottoman Empire and Germany during the war. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the diplomacy and alliances that shaped the course of World War I and the Ottoman Empire's role within it.
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