100,000 Jews Fled the Inquisition in Spain & Took Refuge in the Ottoman Empire,1492
Sultan Beyazid II sent his navy to rescue these persecuted Jews & some Muslims from Spain. The Jews were granted permission to settle in Isntabul and a Imperial Decree was given to protect them.
Sultan Beyazid II sent his navy to rescue these persecuted Jews & some Muslims from Spain. The Jews were granted permission to settle in Isntabul and a Imperial Decree was given to protect them.