Esana Sultan 1520: Born and orphaned in the City of Manisa, Esana and her sister Feriha knew nothing but hardship their whole lives. That all changed a year ago when the sisters met the Şehzade Suleiman during one of his many excursions into the city. Overwhelmed by her beauty, grace and fighting skills when she defended herself and her sister from other men, he gave her the option of joining his harem and providing for her sister until she found a husband for her. Not long after entering…
