The film tells the story of Yavuz Sultan Selim, who went on a campaign to the East after ascending the throne. Grand Vizier Ali Pasha wants Prince Ahmet to succeed Sultan Bayezid II. Prince Selim, who objects to this situation, sets off for Istanbul. With the support of the Janissaries and those in the palace, he ascends the throne. He has the other princes who covet the throne killed and turns his attention to Shah Ismail, who is causing trouble in the east of the country. Selim sends his men ahead to gather information and begins preparations for his campaign against Iran.

Gül is a beautiful girl who lives with her mother by making carpets in Isparta. When her mother dies, she becomes derelict and decides to go to Istanbul. She is envied for her beauty and is attacked wherever she goes.

The film tells the romantic story of Ömer and Nilgün who meet in Bombay. Ömer loves adventures and travels the world. He meets Nilgün while visiting Bombay. He then falls in love with her. Though she is looking for a rich husband, Nilgün starts to fall for Ömer too. Nilgün has to make a choice between Ömer and rich Indian Prince Ahmed. They meet in Bombay and Nilgün is about to explain why she wants to break up. However, something will happen during the conversation to influence her decision.