 After Abdul Hamid's accession to the throne on 31 August 1876, she was installed the principal consort with the title of "Senior Consort".According to Leyla Saz, she was in every way worthy of this position both with respect to her lofty spirit and because of her beauty.In 1877, Nazikeda and other members of the imperial family settled in the Yıldız Palace, after Abdul Hamid moved there on 7 April 1877.