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In the history of Afghanistan, there have been many mighty rulers and sovereigns, however, one stood out from all of them. He was a pious, patriotic, and merciful man who had all the profound traits of an exceptional leader, and ruled his lands with justice. He not only became the hero of all Afghans but also saved Islam in the subcontinent. In this video, we will go through the chapters of the life of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the Afghan ruler who united the Afghan tribes and became the founder of modern Afghanistan, as well as the father of his nation. Ahmad Shah Durrani Ahmad Khan Abdali was born in Herat, in 1723. He was the son of Zaman Khan, and the grandson of Dawlat Khan. He was from the Pashtun Sadouzai Tribe, a sub tribe of the Abdali Tribe. The story starts in 1732 CE, in Farah, Afghanistan, when Ahmad Khan's older brother, Zulfiqar Khan was defeated by his enemies. Zulfiqar Khan took his younger brother Ahmad Khan with him and fled to Kandahar, where they sought
Known for being the most mysterious of Ertugrul Ghazi's sons, who was Savci Bey? Savci Bey was the grandson of Sulyaman Shah, second son of Ertugrul Ghazi, & older brother of Osman Ghazi; the founder of the Ottoman Empire. During his lifetime, Savci was said to have been the most noteworthy advisor of Osman, playing a crucial role in the establishment of the Ottoman State. His life & legacy truly put him among the Ottoman Empire's most fascinating, early statesmen. And so, after seeing his name among the graceful children of Ertugrul Ghazi, many could not help but ask: "what do we know about the life of Savci Bey?"
Savci Bey
Raised in the very household of Ertugrul Ghazi, Savci Bey was destined to come to greatness. From a young age, Savci was interested in the arts of science & knowledge. And so, he would grow up staying firm on the belief that great states were built through knowledge & reasoning, as oppose to swords & battles. Savci was a very commendable thinker & advisor with great intellect. So much so, that his father, Ertugrul, would appoint him as the diplomat & administrator of the Kayi Tribe. Savci Bey would continue this role even during the reign of his brother, Osman Ghazi.
Savci becomes the Administrator of the Tribe
Later on, Savci Bey would marry Avna Hatun, a very generous & kind hearted woman who was known for her loving personality. In fact, as a result of her extreme love & compassion towards children, Avna Hatun would even be nicknamed "Ana Sultan," meaning mother Sultan. Also, because of her kind personality, she was nicknamed "Kutlu Melik," which literally meant blessed angel. Such were the virtues of the spouse of Savci Bey, Avna Sultan. With her, Savci would have two warrior-like sons, whom would carry on the noble legacy of their forefathers.
Savci's warrior son, Bayhoca
Beyhoca: the young, fierce warrior who had no greater dream than accompanying his uncle Osman in battle, had a heart full of courage & valor. He was the eldest & most valiant son of Savci Bey. After him was Suleyman Bey, who would live a longer life, staying loyal to his uncle Osman & fighting for the well-being of their new state. Though, Savci Bey's family was astoundingly courageous, as they would not die peacefully, in the comfort of their deathbeds. Savci's spouse, Avna Sultan, would die battling courageously against the enemies; becoming one of the Ottoman Empires' very first martyrs, in the earliest of battles fought in Ottoman history. Furthermore, their son, Bayhoca, too, would be martyred at an extremely young age, fighting fearlessly in Inegol, during the Battle of Mount Armenia, in the year 1284 BC. In spite of having no interest in wars, martyrdom was Savci Bey's pre-destined fortune, too. He would be martyred in the first ever realOttoman War: the fierce Battle of Ekizce, in 1287 CE, during the attack of the Byzantine Commander, Kalanoz. And so in the end, Savci Bey, too, would join both his wife, & his son in the utmost honorable triumph of martyrdom.
To this very day, Savci Bey's legacy has been greatly esteemed & glorified. Not only have countless poems have been written in honor of him; but also, more than 700 years after his martyrdom, during August, an annual celebration is held in memory of him at Karakoy, Istanbul. Today, he is buried at the village of Ekizce, in Domanice. Though, an honorary grave is at Sogut, along with all the other famous early Ottoman heroes. Not a day goes by in Turkey without his legacy being acknowledged.
Savci Bey's Grave in Ekizce
The early era of Ottoman History is quiet disputed by historians; so much so, that it is considered a "black hole" in history. One of the topics that lacks authentication is Savci Bey's name. The reason being, some historians claim that Ertugrul Ghazi had four sons, while others say he had but three. The opinion that is deemed more accurate by historians is the latter. However, in the graveyard of Ertugrul Ghazi, there are two graves resembling the same son of Ertugrul Ghazi: Saru Batu | Savci Bey. Some claim that the name "Savci" was but a title that meant administrator, and Saru Batu was his actual name. Other sources have stated that they were two separate sons of Ertugrul Ghazi... Though, in Ottoman Tradition, there is no such reference to this at all, creating a near unsolvable mystery. Anyhow, what we do know about Savci Bey is that he was a valiant hero who died fighting for the salvation of his people, the creation of a great state: the Ottoman Empire.
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Konur Alp was a prominent commander who was known for his very commendable military skills during the early stages of the Ottoman Empire. He played a very important role in the conquest of the regions between Akyazi and Anadolu Kavagi. Konur Alp was among Osman Ghazi's closest companions, as well as Orhan Ghazi's greatest comrades. Nevertheless, what do we know about the life of of Konur Alp? Prior to becoming the head of the Kayi Tribe, Osman Ghazi took part in many campaigns and expeditions. During this time, he had a couple of close friends who would accompany him to every place he would go. These close friends of his would be with him in every hardship that he was to face. And so, after decades in accompanying Osman Ghazi in all the raids and battles he would fight in; together, they would establish the Ottoman Empire. These close comrades of his were Turgut Alp, Samsa Cavus, Abdurrahman Ghazi, Aykut Alp, Saltuk Alp, Hasan Alp, Akca Koca, and of course, Konur Alp.
Grandson of Sulayman Shah, eldest son of Ertugrul Ghazi, loyal brother & supporter of Osman Ghazi, who was Gunduz Alp? Gunduz Alp was among the early Ghazis of the Ottoman Empire, whom had devoted their lives to the establishment of a great state. Moreover, the feats & exploits of Gunduz Alp proved him to be one the fiercest warriors of the Ottomans. Nevertheless, what has history said about the Ottoman hero, Gunduz Alp? Gunduz Alp was born in Sogut, in the year 1229. He grew up in the household of Ertugrul Ghazi, as his eldest son; and had the honor & privilege of accompanying him on many campaigns and expeditions. Gunduz proved to be a real branch of support to his father, becoming his close confidant & companion. This sense of responsibly & ambition truly gave Gunduz Alp experience & intellect at a young age. Gunduz Bey was said to have been in his mid-twenties in the year 1258, when his youngest brother, Osman I was born. Due to the old ag
One of the most debated topics of early Ottoman History: Dundar Bey's death. Many great historians believe that Dundar Bey was not killed by his nephew, Osman I, while other notable sources claim he was. Some say he was killed by Osman's bow, while others argue he died of a natural cause. As a result, a question is frequently asked: how did Dundar Bey die in actual history? In order to come to a conclusion as to how Dundar died, we must look at his situation & the circumstances surrounding him. Dundar was among the 300 families to accompany Ertugrul Ghazi to the Byzantine border, despite the fact that roughly 1,000 families remained with Gundogdu & Sungurtekin. Though he had made several errors & mistakes, Dundar had remained loyal to his brother, Ertugrul Ghazi, and only dreamt of serving his nation. However, after the death of Ertugrul Ghazi, Dundar found a sense of ambition. He had been with Ertugrul Ghazi, ever since the beginning, yet, he was not dee
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