Nicholas Caradja (, ; 1737 –1784 ) was a Phanariote Prince of Wallachia, who reigned between 5 January 1782 and 6 July 1783.

Early life

He was born as the son of Prince Konstantin Caradja (d. 1771) and his wife, Zefira Soutzos (d. 1791).

Biography

Prior to his reign, he was the Grand Dragoman of the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople (1777–1782).

Reign

Under his reign, police provisions taken concerned public hygiene such as chimney sweeping and the control of coffeehouses, inns, and ways. Unauthorized carrying of uniforms and weapons was prohibited, in order to avoid mutiny by those opposed to his taxation policy. Passports were introduced during his reign. both to control the entry of foreigners and the exit of the discontented.

Marriage and issue

He was married to Tarisa Michalopoulos and had: