Alaattin Ali of Karaman

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Alaattin Ali of Karaman
Bey of Karaman
Reign1361–1397
PredecessorSüleyman Bey
SuccessorMehmed II of Karaman
BornKaraman Beylik, Anatolia
Died1397
Konya, Ottoman Empire
SpouseNefise Melek Sultan Hatun
IssueMehmed II of Karaman, Alaeddin Ali Bey, Oğuz Bey
DynastyKaramanid Dynasty
FatherHalil Bey
ReligionIslam

Alaattin Ali of Karaman (d.1397), also Alaeddin Ali, was a bey of Karaman Beylik, a Turkish principality in Anatolia in the 14th century. Like most other Karaman beys, Ali Bey was a rival of the rising Ottoman Empire, and the two principalities engaged in chronic wars against one another.

Early life

His father was

Murat I
's daughter.

War with the neighbours

In the 14th century, Anatolia was in turmoil. In addition to Karaman beylik there were many other

Kadi Burhanettin's dominions, but without success.[1]

First war against the Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Sultan Murat was engaged in

janissaries) over tribal forces.[2]
After Nefise's mediation however, Murat agreed to withdraw on the condition that Beyşehir be handed to Ottomans.

Second war against the Ottoman Empire

After Murat I was killed in the

Candar however, afraid of the rising Ottoman power, formed an alliance against Ottomans. Ottomans once again agreed to lift the siege with similar conditions as of 1386.[1]

Relations with Timur

In 1394, the Turco Mongol commander Timur from the present day Uzbekistan, sought alliances in Anatolia, and Ali readily accepted the offer. By this alliance, he planned to gain a valuable shelter against the Ottoman Empire and Kadı Burhanettin two powers he most feared. But Timur didn't appear in Anatolia till 1402 and his shelter wasn't effective as Ali expected. Although he tried to raid Burhanettin's territory, Burhanettin struck back.[1]

Third war against the Ottoman Empire and death

While Beyazıt was engaged in Wallachia (southern Romania) Ali invaded Ottoman territory once more. This time the target was Ankara. He arrested Timurtaş Pasha, the beylerbey of Anatolia. In 1397, Beyazıt once again returned to Anatolia, disregarding Ali's peace calls; he captured Konya and had Ali executed.

After death

All Karaman territory was annexed by the Ottomans and two of his sons

Mehmet II and Bengi Ali were jailed. However, a few years later, following the defeat of Beyazıt by Timur in the battle of Ankara
, the beylik was restored.

Issue

In 1378, he married Nefise Melek Sultan Hatun, a daughter of the Ottoman Sultan Murad I.

They had at least three sons:

  • Mehmed II of Karaman
    (1379-1423), who was his father's successor after his death;
  • Alaeddin Ali Bey (1381-1424);
  • Oğuz Bey, probably died in infancy.

References

  1. ^ a b c Prof. Yaşar Yüce-Prof. Ali Sevim: Türkiye tarihi Cilt I, AKDTYKTTK Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 pp 247-248
  2. p.99
Regnal titles
Preceded by Bey of Karaman
1361–1398
Succeeded by
Mehmet II