Nüzhet-i Esrâr
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The Nüzhet-i Esrâr ("Delight of secrets", short for Nüzhet-i Esrârü’l-Ahyâr der-Ahbâr-ı Sefer-i Sigetvar, "The Delight of the Secrets of the Virtuous, on the Accounts of the Szigetvár Campaign") also Sigetvarname ("History of the Szigetvár Campaign"), Topkapi Sarayí Müzesi, Hazine 1339 (TSMK H.1339),[1] is an Ottoman historical chronicle by Feridun Ahmed Bey, transcribed in 1568/1569 and recounting the event of the Habsburg–Ottoman war of 1565–1568, particularly the Siege of Szigetvár in 1566.[2] The miniatures are attributed to Nakkaş Osman, who accompanied Feridun Ahmed Bey in the Habsburg–Ottoman war of 1565–1568.[2] His renditions of the scenes, and particularly his portraits of Suleiman I are considered among the most realistic and accurate.[2]
![](#/media/File:Suleiman_I_receiving_the_Transylvanian_prince_Janos_Zsigmond_near_the_town_of_Zimony_in_1566._Painted_by_Nakkaş_Osman._"History_of_the_Szigetvár_Campaign",_1568-69_(TSMK_H.1339).jpg){kind=spacer} Suleiman I receiving the Transylvanian prince Janos Zsigmond near the town of Zimony in 1566. Painted by Nakkaş Osman. "History of the Szigetvár Campaign", 1568-69 (TSMK H.1339) | |
| Author | Feridun Ahmed Bey |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nakkaş Osman |
Publication date | 1568-1569 |
The campaign was led by Suleiman I, who died in Szigetvár on this occasion.[2] He was succeeded to the throne by his son Selim II.[2]
Siege of Szigetvár, 1566
Head of enemies after the siege
Suleiman I in 1566
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