The year is 1512. The Ottoman Empire is at a crossroads. The current Sultan, Bayezid II , is old, weary, and philosophically inclined toward peace. His son, Selim , serves as the governor (Sanjak-bey) of Kefe (Theodosia) in the Crimea.
If you are watching a specific fan-made edit or a less mainstream production, the events below correspond to the standard historical dramatization of his rise to power. yavuz sultan selim episode 1
Meanwhile, in the palace, the power struggle between the different factions is already underway. The Grand Vizier, who served under Mehmed II, tries to assert his control over the young sultan, while the other princes and nobles are secretly plotting against Selim. The year is 1512