This madrasa symbolizes the transfer of the Anatolian Seljuk scholarly tradition to the Ottomans. As the first step of institutionalization it is regarded as the nucleus of the Ottoman education system.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Founding of the First Ottoman Madrasa?
- After the conquest of İznik, Orhan Bey founded the first Ottoman madrasa in the city, and Dâvûd-i Kayserî was appointed its first müderris (professor).
- When did The Founding of the First Ottoman Madrasa happen?
- 1331 CE
- Where did The Founding of the First Ottoman Madrasa take place?
- İznik, Anadolu