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Nonprofitable monetary foundations were established for public benefit. These foundations meet the everyday needs of the people living in the region, and they aim to increase cooperation and solidarity between them. Monetary foundations had a crucial role in…
Thanks to its sources of income, The Waqf İmâret-i Hatuniye is the largest waqf which has an important position for the social and financial life in the Trabzon. Gülbahar Hatun Mosque, still present in Trabzon, its tomb and Hatuniye Islamic-social complex…
Monetary foundations, mostly referred to as a legal issue, became a very important part of the social life in the Ottoman State with its widespread use and with the way they functioned in the Ottoman society. The reason why these foundations raised heated…
The Waqfs (pious foundations) had an important role in the development of cities and districts in the Ottoman State. This role can be understood better if we consider the fact that in the Ottoman State various social services were carried out through the…
Iskender Pasha became the governor of Trabzon four times between the years of 1512-1533. During this period, he had several architectural buildings built. In 1531, when he became the governor for the last time, he established a waqf consisting of these…