He was of Serbian or Croatian descent, the predecessor of Piali Pasha in this rank and the brother of Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha, who in turn was married to Mihrimah Sultan, a daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan.
This individual had Serbian or Croatian roots, holding a rank that preceded Piali Pasha's and being the sibling of Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha, who was wedded to Mihrimah Sultan, a child of Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan.