The Sultanate's condition, or nearly so. Some said it was pleurisy, and others said it was tuberculosis. It was said to be tuberculosis, and it was mentioned that people were discussing the causes of his illness, delirium, and constant weakness. And some said it was tuberculosis, and it was mentioned that he suffered from it. And some announced his safety and well-being, and people did not believe it. A council was convened in the Sultan's palace, consisting of Khosrow Pasha, Khalil Pasha, Saeed Pasha, Izzat Bey, and Diya. They gathered to consult on what should be done if the Sultan's death were to occur suddenly. Messengers from his father, the Sultan, and the Crown Prince were coming and going to the Sultan's residence. After deliberation among the council members, it was agreed that the news of Pasha Baban, the commander of the fleet, should be kept secret, and that all his ships should remain in the Bosphorus. To Hafiz Pasha, the commander of the armies engaged in fighting Prince Ibrahim Pasha, even though they were to keep the news from Hafiz Pasha, the news spread about the Sultan's critical condition. The doctors mentioned that no one was allowed to see him. So, on Monday, the nineteenth of Rabi' al-Awwal in the year 254 AH, which is the year 1839 AD, he died alone in his tent. His reign lasted thirty-one years, and he was fifty-four years old, according to the well-known opinion. Some writers mentioned that it was strange that the day he died coincided with the day he ascended to the Sultanate. He was described as a majestic king, brave in his decisions, vast in knowledge, and astute in matters. He was patient in adversity, loved his subjects, inclined towards construction, just, and far from oppression and tyranny. However, he was not very successful, though his handwriting was beautiful. Time was his enemy, and he was overcome by circumstances due to the days. Many revolts occurred during his reign, both in the East, the Levant, and Rumelia. He was the one who annihilated the Janissary and Asbakhani corps, and reformed his army according to the French system. He established a fleet of warships and military equipment, and exerted great effort in reforming matters and eradicating the traces of internal strife. However, he was not successful in this due to his bad luck and ill fortune. And it is mentioned that victory is granted to whomever He wills among His servants. During the reign of Sultan Mahmud, John, the Patriarch of the Orthodox, died after residing for twenty years. No significant foreign events occurred during his time. However, the Almaris revolted against him for reasons of their influence over him, so he welcomed them and followed their example for a while, then they deposed him after he repented and sought forgiveness. He remained in the patriarchal office until his death, and after him, they appointed Mark, who was the 108th, and his name was John. He was a monk at the Monastery of St. Anthony in the Eastern Mountain. During his time, the Patriarchate was moved from the Rum Quarter near Bab al-Zuweila to the alley known as the Wide Alley, and it has since become the seat of the Patriarchs of the Orthodox until John, whom we are discussing. Then he died after thirteen years, and after him, they appointed Peter, who was the 109th. His name was Peter. He was a monk at the Monastery of St. Anthony and originally from the town of Jawi in Upper Egypt. Events occurred during his reign that will be mentioned.