The position of the Ottoman sultan was hereditary--with a son,although not necessarily the eldest,inheriting.This led to many sibling executions.

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The position of the Ottoman sultan was indeed hereditary, and the son, although not necessarily the eldest, would inherit the throne. However, it is also true that there were many instances of sibling executions within the Ottoman royal family in order to prevent potential threats to the new sultan's reign.

The Position of the Ottoman Sultan Was Hereditary--With a Son,although