Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey's Edict on the Turkish Language

1277 CE · Konya, Anadolu · cultural

When Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey temporarily seized Konya, he issued a firman proclaiming Turkish the official language of the state: "Henceforth no language other than Turkish shall be used in the divan, the dervish lodge, the audience hall, the assembly or the public square." This edict is one of…

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What was Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey's Edict on the Turkish Language?
When Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey temporarily seized Konya, he issued a firman proclaiming Turkish the official language of the state: "Henceforth no language other than Turkish shall be used in the divan, the dervish lodge, the audience hall, the assembly or the public square." This edict is one of…
When did Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey's Edict on the Turkish Language happen?
1277 CE
Where did Karamanoğlu Mehmed Bey's Edict on the Turkish Language take place?
Konya, Anadolu