Bektashism in Anatolia

Bektashism, which emerged during the Islamization of Anatolia during the Seljuk period, spread from Anatolia to the Balkans and became the most important sect that gained power in those lands. But unfortunately, scientific studies on Bektashism, which is perhaps the sect that is most closely intertwined with the public, can only be done in the 20th century. It started in the early years of the century. Although the religious movements in Seljuk Anatolia were enlightened to some extent, information about the early period of Bektashism is very insufficient. The book in your hand covers the geographical distribution of Bektashi lodges in Anatolia, following their initial period, as well as the functioning of these lodges as small economic units and their social relations with their surroundings. Then, Bektashism's ties with the janissary corps and II. Following the abolition of the Janissary organization during the reign of Mahmud, the closure of Bektashi lodges is also being examined.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Cover: Füsun T. Elmasoğlu

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

First Print Year: 2017

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Number of Pages: 272

Size: 14x21

Media Type: Paperback