Evliya Kasim Pasha Mosque
Also known as: Evliya Kasim Pasha Mosque
mosque in Merkez, Edirne
Key facts
- Foundation/Institution
- Kasım Paşa
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Overview
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The Evliya Kasim Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in the central district of Edirne, in the Talatpaşa neighbourhood near Mezbaha Değirmen Street. Dating to the 15th century, it follows the Ottoman architectural tradition. It takes its name from its founder, Kasim Pasha, who also bore the title "Evliya", reflected in the mosque's name. Kasim Pasha's grave lies in the mosque's yard.
History
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The mosque was built in 1478–1479 by Kasim Pasha, who served as beylerbey of the Rumelia Eyalet and as a commander of Ottoman forces under Sultans Mehmed the Conqueror and Bayezid II. He was also known by the title "Evliya", meaning saint. His grave is in the mosque's yard.
From Wikipedia
Evliya Kasim Pasha Mosque (Turkish: Evliya Kasım Paşa Cami) is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Edirne, northwestern Turkey. It is named after Kasim Pasha (fl. 1442–43).
The mosque was built by Kasim Pasha in 1478–1479, the Beylerbey of the Rumelia Eyalet in the Ottoman Empire and a commander of the Ottoman forces during the reign of the sultans Mehmed the Conqueror (r. 1444‒1446, 1451‒1481) and Bayezid II (r. 1481–1512); he was also titled "Evliya", saint. The grave of Kasim Pasha is in the mosque's yard.
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