Both of these expeditions were accompanied by the new sultan.

If a new sultan succeeds, might some of these guards then be summoned back to their homes?

Political power-plays often became important in designating a new sultan.

The new sultan was committed to continue the modernization and reform policy of his father.

His first aim was to secure the reign of the new sultan.

Instead, the ruling family should unanimously designate a new Sultan after his death.

It was common for a new sultan to have his brothers killed, including infants, sometimes dozens of them at once.

In return for his services, he was decorated by the new Sultan.

The new Sultan took vows to maintain peace and prosperity of the nation.

There is a new, young sultan here with modern ideas, and he sometimes greets visitors himself.