The works bearing the names of the sultans in the period of Ottoman Turkish literature constitute a separate group. This tradition of naming which emerged in the period of Yavuz Sultan Selim for the first time revealed the dates mentioned in his name, these works are called "Selimnâme". However, after Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and Selim II, this tradition has not been continued except for a few exceptions.Selimnâmes, written mostly during the reign of his son Süleyman the Magnificent,shed light on the life of Yavuz Sultan Selim, who achieved great success in the short period of his reign, and the determination of the events of this period. However, the issue of Yavuz Selim's accede, which is one of the controversial subjects of Ottoman history, is still one of the subjects that cannot be finalized.The fact that YavuzSelim (1512-1520), who achieved important works during the period of short sultanate, the discussion about confronted his father with his close relatives, perceived as a rebellion against his father's throne struggle with his brothers, and considered as guilty, was whether a historical misfortune or an injustice, no doubt the debate will continue. This is precisely at this point sheds light on the events of Selimnâmes period which is a very well-kept historical and literary works written by taking the life of YavuzSelim's life in to center. In our work, the aspects of the Selimnâmes on Yavuz Sultan Selim's throne struggle, which are documents that sometimes complement the points left by the Ottoman history, will be discussed.
Yavuz Sultan Selim, Selimnâme, throne, struggle
Author : | Vesile ALBAYRAK SAK |
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Number of pages: | 25-52 |
DOI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.7827/TurkishStudies.11824 |
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