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Ferahşad Hatun was born in 1460 to a Sanjak-bey, Mehmed Bey.
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When Mehmed the Conqueror died in 1481, Bayezid moved to Constantinople, the capital of the Ottoman Empire, along with his family to ascend the throne. According to Turkish tradition, all princes were expected to work as provincial governors (Sanjak-bey) as a part of their training. Mehmed, was sent to Kefe sanjak and Ferahşad accompanied him.
He was the only of Bayezid"s sons who was sent to Kefe.
She is known to have made endowments in Silivri, Istanbul.
