Ottoman Empire's practice of fratricide as a way to choose the next sultan is a good example. >the famous article from Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror's Law of

Ottoman Empire's practice of fratricide as a way to choose the next sultan is a good example. >the famous article from Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror's Law of Governance states that "Any of my sons ascend the throne, it's acceptable for him to kill his brothers for the common benefit of the people (nizam-i alem). The majority of the ulama (muslim scholars) have approved this; let action be taken accordingly." https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/08/07/the-history-of-fratricide-in-the-ottoman-empire--part-1 https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/08/07/the-history-of...