Ertugrul (Died-1280) is a
very important character from history and actually for whole world. He was the
father of OsmanGhazi, founder of Ottoman Empire, which ruled the world for (1299-1922)600 years.
very important character from history and actually for whole world. He was the
father of OsmanGhazi, founder of Ottoman Empire, which ruled the world for (1299-1922)600 years.
For him, the limits were
not an obstacle. He was the first one who tried to live settled life instead of
nomad life. He fought for justice. He laid the foundations of Ottoman Empire.
He cared a lot for his people, especially, for his brothers in battle
When in the leadership of
Genghis Khan a bloodthirsty Mongolian army attacked other areas to spread their
empire (Mongol Empire), then on one side, while passing through Eastern Europe
they reached Central Europe, while on the other side they proved their power in
Siberia, Subcontinent, China and Persian Area very soon.
Genghis Khan a bloodthirsty Mongolian army attacked other areas to spread their
empire (Mongol Empire), then on one side, while passing through Eastern Europe
they reached Central Europe, while on the other side they proved their power in
Siberia, Subcontinent, China and Persian Area very soon.
Mongol
armies created a no comparable history of cruelty and oppression. All great
empires were bowing their heads to Mongol cruelty. On the other hand, Khuwarzam
Empire conquered many areas of Khorasan, Iran, Syria, and Iraq occupied by
Seljuks. At that time their power was at its peak.
armies created a no comparable history of cruelty and oppression. All great
empires were bowing their heads to Mongol cruelty. On the other hand, Khuwarzam
Empire conquered many areas of Khorasan, Iran, Syria, and Iraq occupied by
Seljuks. At that time their power was at its peak.
Genghis Khan named Tornado
moved towards Kuwarzam Empire with his all cruelties and tor it into pieces.
After the wrath of this Empire, Turk tribes residing there started to migrate
in search of a safe place.
moved towards Kuwarzam Empire with his all cruelties and tor it into pieces.
After the wrath of this Empire, Turk tribes residing there started to migrate
in search of a safe place.
Most of the tribes were
shepherds and gypsy, wherever they saw greenery and water they placed their
tents there and started living. Most of these tribes reached Iran and Syria
whilst some of them migrated towards Egypt.
shepherds and gypsy, wherever they saw greenery and water they placed their
tents there and started living. Most of these tribes reached Iran and Syria
whilst some of them migrated towards Egypt.
One of these Turk tribes was named Kayi tribe. Kayi tribe was relatively
stronger and a little bit more populated than others. This was a warrior tribe
and its leader was Suleiman Shah.
stronger and a little bit more populated than others. This was a warrior tribe
and its leader was Suleiman Shah.
Kayi
tribe in the leadership of Suleiman Shah left his homeland Khorasan and went to
Syria. On his way, while crossing Euphrates River, Suleiman Shah drowned and
couldn’t survive.
tribe in the leadership of Suleiman Shah left his homeland Khorasan and went to
Syria. On his way, while crossing Euphrates River, Suleiman Shah drowned and
couldn’t survive.
Suleiman Shah had four sons, Sungurtakun,
Gundugdu, Ertugrul,
and Dundar. After the death of Suleiman Shah, Kayi tribe got separated.
Sungurtakun and Gundugdu went to Ahlat with his families and companions.
Remainders choose Ertugrul as their leader because of his valor and bravery.
Gundugdu, Ertugrul,
and Dundar. After the death of Suleiman Shah, Kayi tribe got separated.
Sungurtakun and Gundugdu went to Ahlat with his families and companions.
Remainders choose Ertugrul as their leader because of his valor and bravery.
Ertugrul Ghazi had a
brave, fearless and warrior personality.
He knew very well how to defend his tribe that’s why he with his brother
and his tribe which was consist of almost 400 families headed towards Asia
Minor and entered Seljuk’s Empire.
brave, fearless and warrior personality.
He knew very well how to defend his tribe that’s why he with his brother
and his tribe which was consist of almost 400 families headed towards Asia
Minor and entered Seljuk’s Empire.
At that time Seljuk throne
belonged to Sultan Ala-ud-Deen Kayqubad, who was very famous because of his
justice.
belonged to Sultan Ala-ud-Deen Kayqubad, who was very famous because of his
justice.
When Ertugrul Ghazi was going to Capital Konya with his tribe to seek refuge
under Sultan Ala-ud-Deen, on his way near Ankara Ertugrul Ghazi saw two armies
fighting with each other.
under Sultan Ala-ud-Deen, on his way near Ankara Ertugrul Ghazi saw two armies
fighting with each other.
Ertugrul Ghazi was familiar with none of the armies, but he whilst
watching that one of them is less crowded and the other one is a huge army, he
with his smallest army who were totally 420 only, stood with the less crowded
ones.
watching that one of them is less crowded and the other one is a huge army, he
with his smallest army who were totally 420 only, stood with the less crowded
ones.
He attacked the opponent army with his these few soldiers
suddenly and strongly. Opponent army got scared and thought that they might
have got some help from somewhere.
suddenly and strongly. Opponent army got scared and thought that they might
have got some help from somewhere.
This army whilst it was winning lost the battle. Later on, it came to
know that the army whom Ertugrul Ghazi helped was the army of Seljuk Sultan
Ala-ud-Deen Kayqubad.
know that the army whom Ertugrul Ghazi helped was the army of Seljuk Sultan
Ala-ud-Deen Kayqubad.
Sultan Ala-ud-Deen was
very impressed by Ertugrul Ghazi’s bravery and his tribe was given the area of
Karaca Dağ near Ankara in its empire.
very impressed by Ertugrul Ghazi’s bravery and his tribe was given the area of
Karaca Dağ near Ankara in its empire.
It was a hilly area. Kayi
tribe settled there. It is said that Sultan Alā ad-Dīn had given this area to
the Kayi Tribe so that the borders of this side can be protected from the
attacks from Byzantines army.
tribe settled there. It is said that Sultan Alā ad-Dīn had given this area to
the Kayi Tribe so that the borders of this side can be protected from the
attacks from Byzantines army.
Sultan allowed them to
conquer the areas along the border and add them to the empire. This area was
connected with the Byzantine’s Border. In a very short span of time, Ertuğrul
impressed everyone with his bravery.
conquer the areas along the border and add them to the empire. This area was
connected with the Byzantine’s Border. In a very short span of time, Ertuğrul
impressed everyone with his bravery.
After some time, Sogut
city was also allotted to Ertugrul Gazi by the Sultan. The result of these
victories was that many other Turkish tribes also joined Ertugrul Ghazi and
accepted him as their Chief.
city was also allotted to Ertugrul Gazi by the Sultan. The result of these
victories was that many other Turkish tribes also joined Ertugrul Ghazi and
accepted him as their Chief.
For a landlord to get such
power and influence, could have been a matter of concern for Sultan Alā ad-Din
but due to internal disorder and rebellions from state chiefs in Asia Minor, the Seljuk Empire was at the last stage of
decline.
power and influence, could have been a matter of concern for Sultan Alā ad-Din
but due to internal disorder and rebellions from state chiefs in Asia Minor, the Seljuk Empire was at the last stage of
decline.
The Mongolians had
occupied a large area while on the other; Christian forces had re-occupied many
old Byzantines Provinces.
occupied a large area while on the other; Christian forces had re-occupied many
old Byzantines Provinces.
Besides this, many Seljuk
leaders had established autonomous governments۔
The borders areas were usually in a state of war and there was always a threat
of attack from Mongols.
leaders had established autonomous governments۔
The borders areas were usually in a state of war and there was always a threat
of attack from Mongols.
In such a situation,
instead of getting worried from the victories of Ertuğrul Ghazi, Sultan had a
sigh of relief, so he rewarded to Ertuğrul Ghazi.
instead of getting worried from the victories of Ertuğrul Ghazi, Sultan had a
sigh of relief, so he rewarded to Ertuğrul Ghazi.
So, at a location between
Yeni City and Bursa, as a deputy of Alā ad-Dīn, when Ertuğrul Ghazi defeated a
united army of Mongols and Byzantines, Sultan rewarded this city as well to
Ertuğrul and he named the entire state “Sultanooni”.
Yeni City and Bursa, as a deputy of Alā ad-Dīn, when Ertuğrul Ghazi defeated a
united army of Mongols and Byzantines, Sultan rewarded this city as well to
Ertuğrul and he named the entire state “Sultanooni”.
He also made Ertuğrul Ghazi
the commander of his front line army troop. In this vast area (Sultanooni),
there were numerous castles besides landless pastures and fertile lands.
the commander of his front line army troop. In this vast area (Sultanooni),
there were numerous castles besides landless pastures and fertile lands.
But most of the area of
Sultanooni was occupied by stubborn leaders, and in order to fully establish
his authority, Ertuğrul Ghazi and later on his son Osman Ghazi had to fight for
a long period.
Sultanooni was occupied by stubborn leaders, and in order to fully establish
his authority, Ertuğrul Ghazi and later on his son Osman Ghazi had to fight for
a long period.
Halime Hatun wife of Ertuğrul Ghazi was the daughter of Seljuk Prince
Ghiyath ad-Din Mas’ud. Halime Hatun gave birth to three sons, Gunduz, Savcı,
and Osman. After the death of Ertuğrul Ghazi, his successor was his youngest
son Osman Gazi.
Ghiyath ad-Din Mas’ud. Halime Hatun gave birth to three sons, Gunduz, Savcı,
and Osman. After the death of Ertuğrul Ghazi, his successor was his youngest
son Osman Gazi.
Ertugrul ghazi assessed
the states and political conditions of the states well from the surrounding
principals. He lived well with his neighbours and lived in peace and comfort in
a powerful state.
the states and political conditions of the states well from the surrounding
principals. He lived well with his neighbours and lived in peace and comfort in
a powerful state.
Ertugrul ghazi, who was
very generous, would always help the folks with their fondness. He loved the
Christians in the region where he had been ruling for half a century.
very generous, would always help the folks with their fondness. He loved the
Christians in the region where he had been ruling for half a century.
After
the death of Ertugrul ghazi, his young son Osman ghazi became the reign of the
people and tribes. Osman Brain began to spread from the roots of the earth to
the earth, which would take the seas, the lands, the continents and the
countries among the magnificent branches.
the death of Ertugrul ghazi, his young son Osman ghazi became the reign of the
people and tribes. Osman Brain began to spread from the roots of the earth to
the earth, which would take the seas, the lands, the continents and the
countries among the magnificent branches.
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Tomb of Ertugrul |
Ertugrul Ghazi was buried
in Sougat, his son Osman Ghazi also built a mosque there. The current tomb of
Ertugrul Ghazi was re-built in Sultan Abdul Hamid II era. In 1998, Ertugrul
Ghazi Mosque was built in his honour in Asbghat, Turkmenistan province.
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