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Uzun Hasan's Personality in Italian Sources

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Uzun Hasan's Personality in Italian Sources

Bu makale için 26 Aralık 2025 tarihinde bir düzeltme yayımlandı. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/atdd/article/1829213

Abstract

The article analyses the personality of Uzun Hasan, one of the powerful Azerbaijani rulers of the 15th century, based on the accounts of Italian ambassadors. Both his human qualities and his qualities as a ruler attracted the attention of Italian ambassadors. Since it is known that local sources were written at the behest of the rulers, we do not find any comments or criticisms on the characteristics of any of our ruler. Because in local sources, the ruler is usually praised and the description of his victories is preferred. The descriptions given in Italian sources are very valuable. It is known that the alliance between the Republic of Venice and the Akkoyunlu state became stronger starting from the second half of the 15th century. The Ottoman state was a source of danger for both sides. Uzun Hasan, considered a strong ally against the Ottoman threat, was especially valued by Venice. Because Uzun Hasan was interested in joint actions against the Ottoman state. For this reason, several ambassadors were sent to the Akkoyunlu palace by the Venetian Senate. The Italian ambassadors Zeno, Barbaro, Contarini stayed with Uzun Hassan for a long time. For this reason, they had an opportunity to follow the life and activities of the ruler. They tried to interpret and present the characteristics of Uzun Hasan in different ways, both as a person and as a ruler. It is interesting to pay attention to the writings of these ambassadors and learn about the personality of Uzun Hassan on the basis of the mentioned. In these descriptions, we can see and examine both the physical characteristics and moral aspects of Uzun Hasan, his life and behaviour.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Genel Türk Tarihi (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

16 Mayıs 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

3 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Aralık 2024

Kabul Tarihi

25 Nisan 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Orucova, A. (2025). Uzun Hasan’s Personality in Italian Sources. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 12(2), 676-684. https://izlik.org/JA39RE92KL

 

 

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