Muhsinzade Mehmed Pasha

ModernGeneralOttoman Empire1706 — 1774

Last grand vizier to die in battle.

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Quick Facts

Born

1706

Died

1774

Country

Ottoman Empire

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score46.9

Muhsinzade Mehmed Pasha — Complete Timeline

1765 AD

Grand Vizier AppointmentPolitical Action

Muhsinzade Mehmed Pasha was appointed grand vizier by Sultan Mustafa III. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the military, but he faced challenges from conservative factions and the ongoing war with Russia.

AppointmentReformMilitary

Impact: nationalconstructive

1774 AD

Battle of Kozludzha (1774)War◆ Major

Muhsinzade Mehmed Pasha commanded Ottoman forces at the Battle of Kozludzha against the Russian army under Alexander Suvorov. The battle was a decisive Russian victory, leading to the collapse of Ottoman defenses in the Balkans.

BattleRusso-Turkish WarDefeat

Impact: regionaldestructive

Death in BattleOther◆ Major

Muhsinzade Mehmed Pasha died in battle during the Russo-Turkish War (1768

Death in BattleRusso-Turkish WarGrand Vizier

Impact: nationaltragic