Malhun Hatun, also called Mal Hatun, was the wife of Osman I, who started the Ottoman Empire. She is remembered as a key person in Ottoman history because she was married to Osman and helped start the dynasty.
Malhun Hatun had at least one child, Orhan Bey (Orhan Gazi), who became the second leader of the Ottoman Empire after his father, Osman I. Orhan Gazi was very important in growing the early Ottoman lands and making the foundation strong like his father did. His rule began the big growth of the empire, including taking over Bursa.