Mehmed I

About Mehmed I

Mehmed I, who reigned from 1413 to 1421, was a crucial figure in the continuity of the Ottoman Empire, earning him a Historical Popularity Index rank of #914. Following a devastating civil war known as the Ottoman Interregnum, his victory in 1413 restored centralized rule and reunified the fractured Ottoman territories. His reign is thus largely remembered as a period of consolidation and recovery, laying the groundwork for future expansion and solidifying the dynasty's hold on Anatolia and the Balkans.

In terms of modern digital recognition, Mehmed I receives an attention level approximately equal to his historical standing, registering about 224K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This places his attention ratio at roughly 1x, meaning he is neither severely under- nor over-represented compared to his HPI ranking. To provide context among his political peers, he receives significantly fewer annual views than contemporary politician Slobodan Milošević, who ranks slightly higher in importance (#939) but commands 924K views, or Wu Zetian (#960), with 608K views.

Interestingly, the data suggests a slight erosion of his digital footprint; Mehmed I's views have declined by 7.3% year-over-year, and his short-term momentum from Q1 to Q3 in 2025 saw a drop of 17%, indicating a slow drift from contemporary internet focus.