- Home
- / Sokollu Mehmed Pasha
- / What was a notable religious action Mehmed persuaded the Sultan to take?
What was a notable religious action Mehmed persuaded the Sultan to take?
Abolish the Patriarchate
Restore the Serbian Patriarchate
Convert Hagia Sophia
Build Blue Mosque
Answer
Restoring the Serbian Patriarchate, at Mehmed's urging, represented a significant religious act. This move held profound spiritual and symbolic value for the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Serbian people. It reaffirmed their religious autonomy and provided a sense of religious and cultural revitalization under Ottoman rule.
The Legacy of Sokollu Mehmed Pasha: A Journey Through Ottoman History
More Questions
To which religious family members did Mehmed appoint positions?
Which one of these was a member of Sokollu Mehmed Pasha's family?
What was one of Mehmed’s most notable traits as a Grand Vizier?
Which title did Sokollu Mehmed Pasha hold before becoming Second Vizier?
Who succeeded Murad III after Sokollu Mehmed Pasha’s service?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox