Haseki Zeynep Sultan

Born an English Princess, the formerly named Jane Tudor was abducted by Crimean Tatars while traveling through Italy on her way home from fostering in Rome at the young age of fourteen. The young princess was sold to the Topkapi Palace, where she was given to the young Şehzade Suleiman as part of his harem when he went to Manisa. With her quick wit and silver tongue, she quickly gained his heart and he married her with his father's permission in 1513 after the birth of their son, Ahmed.

Now it's 1520, and everything will change as the Sultan dies, leaving Suleiman to inherit the throne. Traveling to Constantinople along with another of Suleiman's favorites, Mahidevran and her young son, Haseki Zeynep Sultan will need to overcome adversity as she faces off against a new foe: Hurrem.

CHARACTERS (Sorry, no images for some):

Haseki Zeynep Sultan

"Nothing you do will displace me in the Sultan's Heart, Hürrem. I am his legal wife, his Haseki, and I'm not going anywhere."

Sultan Suleiman Khan

"I am Sultan Suleiman Khan, Sultan of the World. And no one can replace Zeynep in my heart."

Şehzade Ahmed (son of Zeynep)

"As the eldest, it's my responsibility to look out for my younger siblings, even Mustafa."

Dilara Sultan (daughter of Zeynep)

"Despite what Ahmed thinks, I know Mustafa and his mother will be a threat in the future. I will do everything I can to protect my family. Even if it means I must sacrifice my brother."

Şehzade Hakan (son of Zeynep)

"Anne, why doesn't Mustafa like us? Did we do something?"

Emine Sultan (daughter of Zeynep)

"Don't worry Hakan, we didn't do anything. We just have to keep trying to play with him."

Şehzade Kadir (son of Zeynep)

Defne Hatun

"I've been with the sultana since she entered the harem. She has earned my friendship and respect, Hürrem. There is nothing you or Mahidevran can do to change that."

Burcu Hatun

"The Haseki and her children have my undying loyalty, Hürrem. Nothing you can do can shake that."