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Before entering the Imperial Harem, she was named Katarina Petrović, a merchant's daughter from the Dalmatian coast. At the age of fifteen, her ship was attacked by pirates while traveling across the Mediterranean, and she was sold into slavery before eventually being brought to Constantinople. Her intelligence, calm nature, and striking beauty quickly drew attention within the palace. After converting to Islam, she was given the name Şehferah, meaning "the glory of the ruler." Over time, she became Sultan Murad IV's favorite concubine, admired not only for her elegance but also for her sharp mind and quiet dignity.