Behiye Sultan
1881–1948 (age 67)
Biography
Behiye Sultan was a member of the Ottoman imperial family who resided in Cairo during the early 20th century. Her life reflected the experiences of Ottoman nobility during a period of significant political and social change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
Living in Cairo until 1948, Behiye Sultan witnessed the transformation of Egypt and the broader region as it moved away from Ottoman influence toward Arab nationalism and independence. Her presence in Cairo connected her to the city's cosmopolitan elite and the complex cultural dynamics of this transformative historical period.