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The Osmanli Dynasty ruled the Ottoman Empire from
1281 to 1923, beginning with Osman I (not counting his father, Ertuğrul), though the
dynasty was not proclaimed until 1383 when Murad
I declared himself sultan. Before that the tribe/dynasty might have been known as
Söğüt but was renamed Osmanli in honour of Osman.
The sultan was the sole regent and government of the empire, at least officially. The sultan enjoyed many titles such as
Sovereign of the House of Osman, Sultan of Sultans, Khan of Khans, Commander of the
Faithful and Successor of the Prophet of the Lord of the Universe. Note that the
first rulers never called themselves sultans, but rather beys. See the article on
state organisation of
the Ottoman Empire for further information on the sultan and the structure of power.
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