In the XVth century, in Rumelia Heterodox a Turkish sûfî: Otman Baba and Velayetnamesi

Otman Baba Velâyetnamesi is an important written source that belongs to the XVth century. In this source, there is not only religion-sufistic information but also politico-military information. In Velayetname, especially the information about Mehmed the Conqueror and the sufistic life in Rumalian geography in the XVth century attract attention. Among this information, the relationships of important sects towards each other in the XVth century Rumalia attract attention. In Velayetname, it is understood that there was a rivalry between these sects. It is seen that the sects located in the same geographical area attempted to increase their influence over the people living in that region. In this respect, Otman Baba Velayetnamesi is a remarkable source in the way how it shows a sect gained influence step by step. This identity reveals it as an important work among the Sufi history in Rumelia. In brief, Otman Baba Velayetnamesi gives important information about religious, sufistic, social, political and public life in the XVth century Rumelian geography.Key Words:1.Otman Baba2.Velayetname3.Mehmed the Conqueror4.Heterodox5.Rumelia