Today is the anniversary of the world changing death of the Conqueror of the New Rome, the fulfiller of an Islamic Prophecy and the ender of the Middle ages...
Al Fatiha for the soul of Muhammad Fatih. A 🧵
He grew up the 3rd son of Sultan Murad II. He was never supposed to rule, but after his older 2 brothers died - he found himself heir to the Ottoman throne.
He was an unruly lad & needed the beating of a lifetime to set him straight. (2/n)
But he learned quickly and in a short space of time not only memorised the Quran, but also became adept at 5 languages by age of 12.