Ahi evran and ahi mesud lodges in Kirsehir ser'iyye records

Abstract

Ahi Evran and Ahi Mesud are Anatolia's spiritual conquerors and architects. This person operating in the 13th century came to Anatolia from Khorasan, established lodges and served mankind for centuries with the foundation. At first archive records, including records from the 19th century Kirşehir written sources, it is possible to follow the developments related to Ahi Evran and Ahi Mesud lodges. These records indicate the survival of the lodges until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. In addition, who lodge officials and how they were appointed are also included that the assignment of in the records. In this study, 35 microfilm archives about Kirsehir found in the National Library were scanned to shed light on the history of Ahi Evran and Ahi Mesud lodges and foundations.