Episode 2 of 2

Conversion to Sanjak

When
1515
Where
Beylik of Dulkadir
Part of
Selim I eliminates the Dulkadirid beylik

The conquered Dulkadirid territory was administratively reorganized into an Ottoman sanjak, removing the local dynasty from power.

After the military conquest, the Ottomans converted the former beylik into a sanjak. This administrative change integrated the region into the Ottoman provincial system and eliminated the Dulkadirid ruling structure.

Sources

  1. Beylik of Dulkadir Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-24

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