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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...
The most loyal & courageous soldier of Sulayman Shah, greatest warrior of Ertugrul Ghazi, fiercest commander of Osman Ghazi, skillful advisor of Orhan Ghazi, and conqueror of Inegol: Turgut Alp. He was known for his dazzling use of his battleaxe, which was then known to have been the most powerful axe on Earth. His incredibly long life was said to have been spent in conquering far away lands & continuously entering the battlefield. Legend has it, that at the age of 125, he was martyred fighting on the forefront of the battle, with his legendary axe in his hand. His name had become famous to the extent that he was not only mentioned in history sources, but also mythical folktales, which were spread all throughout the planet. Anyhow, what is known about the epics of the legendary combatant, Turgut Alp?
Turgut Alp
Born to a Turkish Oguz Tribe in the year 1200 CE, Turgut Alp was destined to become a mighty warrior. Quickly, Turgut Alp would become Ertugrul Ghazi's most trustworthy confident, accompanying him in nearly all his expeditions & battles. His courage, loyalty, intelligence, strength, & skillfulness made him a very commendable statesman. And so, alongside Abdurrahman Ghazi, he would serve the Kayi Tribe for a miraculous four generations, and would take on the duty as the chief of the Alps (who were heroic male warriors of the Turkish Tribes of Anatolia), remarkably for 3 generations. His courage and bravery became well known throughout the whole of Anatolia.
Turgut Remains Chief Alp for 3 Generations
After the passing of Ertugrul Ghazi, Turgut would become the chief advisor and mentor of Osman Ghazi. He was the backbone of the Kayi Tribe, and would play a crucial role in the founding of the Ottoman State. In 1291, Turgut would fight alongside Osman in the very first Ottoman conquest (of the Karacahisar Fortress), and would accompany him in all his other conquests after that. In 1299, Osman Bey tasked Turgut with a noteworthy mission: conquering Inegol. Ultimately, Turgut Alp would fulfill his expedition, and become the conqueror of Inegol. And so, Osman Bey would gladly gift Turgut the lands that he had conquered. These lands, which consisted of villages, would be named Turgut-ili (land of Turgut); and would be governed by Turgut Alp for over 36 years, in peace and prosperity.
Turgut Alp Conquers Inegol
In 1325, during the siege of Bursa, Turgut Alp, along with the Muslim-convert, Mihal Ghazi, took part in the conquest of Atranos Castle; which played a vital role for the following conquest of Bursa. After the death of Osman Ghazi, Turgut Alp, who was the chief of the Alps, as well as the head military commander; would continue to showcase his heroism, intellect, and wisdom for Orhan Ghazi, just as he had done for Ertugrul & Osman. Legend has it, at the age of 125, Turgut Alp was martyred while fighting on the forefront of the battle, in hand-to-hand combat, with his famous axe in his hand! And so, that was the heroic & honorable departure of the conqueror of Inegol, owner of the battlefield, & greatest of advisors: Turgut Alp. Very few men like him have ever been recorded in the chapters of history.
Turgut Alp is Martyred at 125 Years Old
Turgut Alp's feats were told all throughout the world, and his remarkable exploits would be written in the golden pages of history. Furthermore, he had become more than a historical figure, as his appearances in folktale narrations truly made him a mythical legend. In addition to that, his heroic ventures and remarkable triumphs were even written in the first Ottoman chronicles, as well as Byzantine sources. After he passed away in 1335, Turgut Alp was buried in a modest cemetery, in the mountains near Inegol, which were named Turgut Alp Village. The grave outside Ertugrul Ghazi's mausoleum is honor of him; though, it is not his actual resting place.
Turgut Alp's True Resting Place in Inegol
More than 500 years after his death, in 1877, during the Russo-Turkish War, a new town was established in the Ottoman Empire, by the Muslims of Bulgaria. Upon the suggestion of the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul-Hamid II, it was named after the miraculous warrior, Turgut Alp. And today, people from all around the world listen to his legendary folktales, visit his honorary grave in Sogut, and admire his magnificent axe in the Istanbul Military Museum. His legacy has definitely lived on, as he has been remembered in the hearts of Muslims & Turks for hundreds of years!
He have longlife because he relife from his death after bad injuries some people in my country belive that if we relife from the death or coma so that we get double life same as wes life one more time belive or not only GOD is the one know ,but may also his long life cover or paid by his beloved people who died soon than him
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 ...
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...
During the early era of the Ottoman Empire, there were many notable warriors & officials, whose lives were sacrificed for the creation of their state. Unfortunately, not much information remained from the astounding, early Ottoman heroes. Though, among them came a man whose bravery & valor was impressive to the point, that history remembered him during an era in which people were forgotten. He was the grandson of Ertugrul Ghazi, nephew of Osman Ghazi, & eldest son of Gunduz Alp: Aydogdu Bey. Aydogdu Bey's date of birth was estimated to be between 1284 and 1287, near the Byzantine border. He was personally trained by his uncle, Osman, and would grow up to become a very commendable warrior. From a very young age, Aydogdu would take part in many wars & battles along with Osman Ghazi. Osman would in turn, become so fond of his nephew, Aydogdu, that he would even send him as an ambassador to the Seljuq Sultan. The fact that su...
He have longlife because he relife from his death after bad injuries some people in my country belive that if we relife from the death or coma so that we get double life same as wes life one more time belive or not only GOD is the one know ,but may also his long life cover or paid by his beloved people who died soon than him
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