Turgut Alp Tomb – Turgut Alp Türbesi
Turgut Alp Tomb in Bursa (Turgut Alp Türbesi):
In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about one of the symbols of the Ottoman Empire and its founder.. The outstanding military leader and the close friend of Osmangazi.. (Turgut Alp). We will talk also abour Turgut Alp tomb in Bursa, Turkey.
An introduction about Turgut Alp:
Unfortunately, many residents and tourists do not know the details of Turgut Alp’s biography. People also do not know the location of his grave and the village that was named after him. However, when the famous Turkish series (Kuruluş Osman) which provided highlights about the biography of Turgut Alp was premiered, the site of the tomb became a tourist attraction and one of the most important shrines in Bursa.
Turgut Alp was a Turkish leader and one of the warriors who fought for Ertuğrul. Furthermore, he was a close friend of Ertuğrul Gazi and his son Osman Gazi. Additionally, he played a key role in leading to the Ottoman conquest of Bursa. The word Alp in the Turkish language means warrior, and historical accounts said.. He may have acquired it from his father, who was a fighter in the ranks of the Seljuk state.
Life of Turgut Alp:
Turgut Alp was one of the great leaders of the Ottoman conquest in the period of the establishment of the Ottoman Empire. After the establishment of the Ottoman Empire.. He became one of its military leaders, serving Osman I, as well as his son Orhan Gazi. Turgut Alp is considered the true conqueror of Bursa in the military sense. Furthermore, Inegol district of Bursa was known as Turgut-ili (Land of Turgut) for a period of time.
The most important achievements and works of the military leader Turgut Alp in Bursa:
During the early Ottoman Conquests in the reign of Osman I, Turgut Alp was sent to Angelacoma (present-day İnegöl) in 1299 and he conquered the area. During the Siege of Bursa, Turgut Alp participated in the conquest of Atranos Castle (later known as Orhaneli) in 1325.
Moreover, Turgut Alp participated in the Battle of Yar Hisar (present-day Yenişehir). Furthermore, he played a key role in leading to the Ottoman conquest of Bursa during the reign of Sultan Orhan.
The death of Turgut Alp in Bursa and the site of his grave:
The tomb of Turgut Alp is located in Turgut Alp village in Inegol district of Bursa, 57 km from the city center of Bursa, and 17 km from the center of Inegol district of Bursa.
As for the tomb of Turgut Alp, which is located near the tomb of Ertugrul Gazi in Sogut region, it is only a memorial tomb.
It is worth noting that Inegol district of Bursa was called Turgut-ili (Land of Turgut) until this name was replaced in the sixteenth century.
Local residents in Inegol district of Bursa commemorate Turgut Alp annually. Previously, few people knew the tomb of Turgut, regardless of the people of his area. However, people became more familiar with the leader Turgut Alp, and his grave witnessed many visits after the series (Diriliş: Ertuğrul) and the series (Kuruluş Osman) were premiered. These two series contributed to visibility of the Turgut Alp shrine and the Ottoman conquests. Therefore, the tomb of Turgut Alp, Bursa receives remarkable attention, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Thus, we provided information about Turgut Alp (the Turkish leader and the great warrior) and the tomb of Turgut Alp in Bursa.
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