Islamic History
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Historic Ottoman Splendors in Damascus
Damascus, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, stands as a testament to centuries of history and cultural exchange.…
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Haji Özbek Mosque: A Landmark of Early Ottoman Architecture
The Historic Haji Özbek Mosque: A Glimpse into Ottoman Architectural Beginnings Located in İznik, Turkey, the Haji Özbek Mosque (Hacı…
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Balıkesir Reacts Strongly: Criticism Over Karesi Bey’s Misrepresentation in Kuruluş Osman
Balıkesir Yörük Türkmen Federasyonu Reacts Strongly to Kuruluş Osman’s Portrayal of Karesi Bey A wave of outrage has erupted in…
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Osman I: The Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Osman I, also known as Osman Gazi (c. 1258 – c. 1323 CE), was the founder and first Sultan of…
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Did Odin come from Türkiye? Swedish historian claims Turkish ancestry of Swedish
A historical revelation by Professor Sven Lagerbring, one of the founders of Swedish history, suggests that the Swedish people have…
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Shawar: The Fatimid Vizier Who Paved the Way for Saladin
Shawar: A Controversial Fatimid Vizier Shawar ibn Mujir al-Sa’di (1110 – January 18, 1169) was a prominent figure in the…
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Amir Timur: The Legacy of Tamerlane, the Great Conqueror
Timur Barlas Bin Taragaj – Tamerlane: A Legendary Conqueror Timur Barlas Bin Taragaj (Persian: تیمور, Chagatai: Temür; April 9, 1336…
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Justice in the Ottoman Empire: The Role of Qadis and Law
The founder of the Ottoman dynasty and empire, Osman I, appointed Dursun Fakih as the qadi of Karacahisar after its…
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The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: A Monument of Art, Architecture, and History
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the most visited structures in the world, stands as a leading monument in…
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Gülbahar Hatun: Mother of Sultan Bayezid II and Wife of Mehmed the Conqueror
Emine Gülbahar Mükrime Hatun (Ottoman Turkish: گل بھار مکرمه خاتون), meaning “spring rose” and “hospitable,” was a significant figure in…
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