Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. IEvliya Çelebi
History
Narrative of Travels in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in the Seventeenth Century, Vol. I
Evliya Çelebi
Caucasus, South -- Description and travel; Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel; Turkey -- History
The mosque at Fundukli, dedicated to the memory of the prince Jehángír,
was also built by Suleimán. But this shall be described in its proper
place.
_Description of the Mosque of the Valideh._
This mosque, which is commonly called Khasseki-evret (the favourite of
the women), and is situated near the Evret-bazar, is not so large as
other mosques, and has only one mináreh. It has a common kitchen, a
refectory, a hospital, a college, and a school for children.
_Description of the Mosque of Mehr-máh Sultáneh._
It is a lofty mosque within the Adrianople-gate, and was built by
Sultán Suleimán Khán for his daughter Mehr-máh. Its mihráb, minber,
and mahfil, are remarkably neat; but there is no royal mahfil. It is
surrounded by the apartments of the college, a bath and a market. There
is neither refectory nor hospital.
In short, Sultán Suleimán Khán, during a reign of forty-eight years,
established order and justice in his dominions; marched victoriously
through the seven quarters of the globe, embellished all the countries
which were vanquished by his arms, and was successful in all his
undertakings; because, mindful of the sacred text, “Take advice in your
affairs,” he always consulted with his Ulemá.
The Vezirs during his reign were:—
Pír Mohammed Pasha, who was confirmed in his office on the accession of
the Sultán.
Ibrahim Pasha, who was educated in the imperial harem, built the seven
towers at Cairo, and hanged Ahmed Pasha, the rebellious governor of
that city.
Ayás Pasha, a native of Albania, but brought up in the harem.
Lutfí Pasha, also brought up in the harem. He had the Sultán’s sister
given him in marriage, but was dismissed from office for speaking
against a woman who was related to his wife.
Suleimán Pasha, a white eunuch, who took Dív-abád, Ahmed-abád, and
several other fortresses from the Portuguese, and gave them to the
Raï of India. He also conquered ’Aden, in Yemen (Arabia), and Habesh
(Abyssinia), assisted by Oz-demir-beg.
Rustam Pasha, a Khiroad (Croatian) by birth, and an Aristotle in wisdom.
Ahmed Pasha, a judicious, brave, and accomplished minister. He began
by being Chamberlain in the Serai, and was gradually promoted to the
office of Aghá of the Janissaries, Governor of Rumeïli, and Grand
Vezir. He once conducted a night attack against Sháh Tahmas of Persia,
and conquered Temesvar.
Kalen Ali Pasha, a native of the village of Parcha, in Hersek
(Herzegovina). He was first Chamberlain, then Aghá of the Janissaries,
Governor of Egypt, and Grand Vezir. He was a very corpulent man.
So-kolli Khojeh, Ali Pasha, a native of the village Sokol, now called
Shahín, in Bosnia, having held various inferior offices, was raised to
that of Vezir, which he held for forty years under three monarchs.
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