One of the better Ottoman sultans during the 17th century had truly abysmal luck as far as surviving sons were concerned. In fact, had Murad's order to execute his brother Ibrahim been carried out, the Ottoman (male) line would've gone extinct come Murad's sonless death.
So, how's this for a POD:
1) Murad has at least 1 surviving son (his eldest was about 11 when he died)
2) Ibrahim gets executed leaving only Murad's kids in the male line.
3) Murad gets at least a few more years (although he might need to hold off on the drinking. Since he died of cirrhosis of the liver).
So, how's this for a POD:
1) Murad has at least 1 surviving son (his eldest was about 11 when he died)
2) Ibrahim gets executed leaving only Murad's kids in the male line.
3) Murad gets at least a few more years (although he might need to hold off on the drinking. Since he died of cirrhosis of the liver).