Abstract:

This study covers the foundations in Erzurum of Yazıcızade İbrahim Pasha, who was the Janissary Agha in the middle of the 18th century in the Ottoman Empire and was appointed as Erzurum Governor in 1745. Yazıcızade İbrahim Pasha established religious, educational and commercial places in many points of Erzurum City in 1749 through foundations. There are 6 endowments related to the foundation. It is seen that some of the works belonging to the foundation of Yazıcızade İbrahim Pasha are still standing in Erzurum today. Foundation works continue to contribute to the physical structure of Erzurum City, as well as to ensure that its spiritual climate is felt. Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, which is one of the works of the foundation, plays a role in contributing to the identity of the city together with works such as the Double Minaret Madrasa, Ulu Mosque and Lala Pasha Mosque, which have a special place in Erzurum. In our study, the works of the Yazıcızade İbrahim Pasha Foundation, how the foundation was managed, how it gained a place among the physical and social elements of the city were discussed in detail. Therefore, with this study on the foundation, it is aimed to contribute to both the physical and socio-economic history of the city.

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