| Şehzade Mehmed شہزادہ محمد | |
|---|---|
 The sarcophagus of Şehzade Mehmed is located inside the Turhan Hatice Sultan Mausoleum at New Mosque at Eminönü inIstanbul. | |
| Born | 2 January 1717 Topkapi Palace,Constantinople,Ottoman Empire (modern-dayIstanbul,Turkey) |
| Died | 2 January 1756(1756-01-02) (aged 39) Constantinople,Ottoman Empire (modern-dayIstanbul,Turkey) |
| Burial | Turhan Hatice Sultan Mausoleum, Istanbul |
| Dynasty | Ottoman |
| Father | Ahmed III |
| Mother | Rukiye Kadın |
| Religion | Islam |
Şehzade Mehmed (Ottoman Turkish:شہزادہ محمد; 2 January 1717 – 2 January 1756) was the son of Ottoman SultanAhmed III (reign 1703–1730) and his consort Rukiye Kadın.
Şehzade Mehmed was born on 2 January 1717 toAhmed III and his consort Rukiye Kadın.[1] He had a full-sister namedHatice Sultan seven years older than him.[2]
Following his birth, his half-brother Mustafa (laterMustafa III) was born and the birth of both princes were celebrated in February 1717. Large number of food and sweets, clothes were provided to the people on the birth of the two princes.[3] In 1720, a large fifteen days circumcision ceremony took place for Mehmed, and his brothers, princes Süleyman,Mustafa, and Bayezid.[4] After his circumcision he was educated and taught in the Topkapi Palace.
He was taught by his lala (teacher). He had masteredmathematics andgeography. He spoke fluentPersian andEnglish.[5]
After his father's deposition, he lived he lived mostly confined toKafes.[6] Mehmed went on campaigns along with his cousinMahmud I. He met French ambassadors and also had good relations with the Admiral of the Fleet.[5]
In 1743, he built a rest house in Manisa for travellers.[5] He met grand vizier andŞeyḫülislām.[7]
Şehzade Mehmed died in theKafes on 2 January 1756. He was buried inside the Mausoleum ofTurhan Sultan in Istanbul, Turkey.[8][9]