Bursa foundations from the Ottoman Empire to the present day

A period Bursa city, which had served as the capital Ottoman Empire, holds an important place regarding endowments. Endowments, which hold an important position in the social life of Muslims along with Islamic civilization, have gained a significant place both in terms of Islam and during the period of the Ottoman Empire. The endowment system: established service places in many areas to fulfill needs such as education, health, trade, and religion. In this study, Bursa Court Records have been examined, thus foundations and those who established them, the variety of endowed properties, and these foundations' service areas have been grouped according to. All these researches show us: the social life of Bursa people at that time, the city's economic situation, as well as the relations established among individuals and between the state and individuals. Thus, foundations entering every aspect of life show us that the Ottoman Empire was a "Foundation Civilization."