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Mehmed Talaat Pasha
Mehmed Talaat Pasha (1874-1921) - one of the triumvirate known as the Three Pashas that controlled the Ottoman Empire during the First World War Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Pasha Triumvirate Ottoman Pashas
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.1cm x 25.4cm (6.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 21.8cm x 26.9cm (8.6" x 10.6")
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In this photograph, Mehmed Talaat Pasha (1874-1921), one of the Three Pashas who wielded immense power in the Ottoman Empire during the tumultuous first decades of the 20th century, is depicted in his regal attire. The date of the image is estimated to be from the 1910s, a period marked by political instability and the empire's eventual dissolution. Talaat Pasha, whose given name was Talat Rüştü Bey, is shown wearing the traditional red fez hat, a symbol of his Turkish and Ottoman heritage. The fez, with its distinctive conical shape, was the headgear of choice for the ruling elite and an essential element of their public persona. The Pasha, a high-ranking title in the Ottoman administrative hierarchy, is synonymous with power, authority, and prestige. Mehmed Talaat Pasha was a key figure in the Committee of Union and Progress (Itihad ve Terakki Cemiyeti), also known as the Young Turks, a political movement that sought to modernize and reform the Ottoman Empire. As the interior minister, he implemented policies aimed at assimilating ethnic and religious minorities, resulting in the tragic expulsion and massacre of Armenians in 1915. This dark chapter in Ottoman history casts a long shadow over Talaat Pasha's legacy. Despite the controversies surrounding his political career, this photograph captures the essence of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of the Ottoman Empire during a time of profound change. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Turkey and its people.
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