Unfortunate Fate, A Lost History: The Complex of Grand Vizier Hali̇l Hami̇d Paşa in Isparta; [Makus Talih, Kaybolan Bir Tarih: Isparta’da Sadrazam Halil Hamid Paşa Külliyesi]
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2023
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Halil Hamid Pasha was an important political figure who lived in the 18th century and is remembered for his support for reform movements. Halil Hamid Pasha’s term as Grand Vizier, which lasted just over two years, came to a tragic end in Bozcaada, where he was beheaded by Sultan Abdülhamid I on the grounds that he supported Selim III. His body is buried in the mosque opposite the pier in Bozcaada, and his head is buried in Karacaahmed Cemetery in Istanbul. This study is about the complex that Grand Vizier Halil Hamid Pasha built in his hometown Isparta in 1783. He built this complex through a process of repair and expansion. The complex, which has not survived to the present day, was enlarged by building new additional structures over time. Despite the fact that the mosque underwent repairs in 1887, 1891, and 1893, it is understood that the complex’s structures remained neglected for much of the 19th century. This circumstance shows that repairs were limited. They became unusable after the Great Earthquake in 1914 as they suffered significant damage due to years of neglect and in 1951, these were demolished. In this study, the remarkable visuals of the buildings mentioned in various sources will be included through drawings and old photographs. In addition, some of the adventures of the artifacts during the 19th century, a period of approximately 100 years, can also be learnt through the sources. © 2023 The Author(s).