Ahmed I was the Ottoman Emperor (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire) between 1603 and 1617. His reign was marred by internal conflicts, rebellion and multiple wars which put the young sultan under unprecedented responsibility and pressure. Ahmed I ended the infamous practice of fratricide in the kingdom, bringing an end to the practice of Ottoman rulers killing their brothers after attainment of the throne. Despite engaging in multiple wars during his entire reign as a young sultan, Ahmed I was also very religious and regularly helped religious institutes through donations. During his reign, the remarkable Blue Mosque (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque) was built. Forced by events, Ahmed I had to take over the throne in his teens but he still retained his love for poetry which he had developed as a young boy. He used the pseudonym ‘Bahti’ under which he wrote several political poems. He was very kind towards the poor and encouraged the public to help and donate to the poor. He brought several past mandates back in action which ensured the ban of alcohol in his kingdom.