Ertugrul Gazi

The gates of Anatolia were opened to us with the victory of Malazgirt by Alparslan. Among those who entered through this gate was the Kayı Tribe. Under the leadership of Ertuğrul Gazi, the tribe had completed its search for a place and established its tents in Söğüt and Domaniç. Ertuğrul, who gained the appreciation of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat of the Anatolian Seljuk State, fought with Mongol forces on one side, Byzantine forces and the Knights Templar on the other, and internally thwarted centers of betrayal with his superior political acumen. Ertuğrul Gazi, who frequently met with the spiritual leaders of the time and received their prayers, laid the foundation of the Ottoman Empire, which would reign for 624 years and continue with justice and fairness across three continents and seven climates. Ertuğrul Gazi, with both his devout personality and his courage and determination, inspired the Turkmen tribes and became a beacon of hope for everyone. As you read his work, you will witness the resilience, steadfastness, efforts, and courage of a founding leader, and you will witness the vision of ‘global domination’.”