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MAUSOLEUM OF GULRUH HATUN

Gulruh Hatun, wife of Bayezid II, a charitable lady, ordered a masjid and a school to be built in Akhisar and in Bursa, respectively. Donating many shops, a “hamam”, or public bath, a “han”, or caravanserai, and a mill, she…

MAUSOLEUM OF PRINCE MAHMUD

This mausoleum was built for Shehzade Mahmud, son of Bayezid II. Shehzade Mahmud died in 1507 during his governorship in Manisa. His funeral was brought to Bursa, and “covered” by this mausoleum. There are four marble tombs inside this mausoleum,…

MAUSOLEUM OF MUKRIME HATUN

This mausoleum is attributed to Mukrime Hatun, the wife of Shehzade Shehinshah, son of Bayezid II, and mother of Shehzade Mehmed. There is no construction-related epitaph board on this structure. However, considering the fact that Mukrime Hatun died in 1517,…

SARAYLILAR MAUSOLEUM

Although there is no information on the date of construction of this mausoleum nor on its sponsor, due to its architectural style, it is estimated to have been built in the 15th century. This mausoleum is attributed to the women…

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