𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐭 ⚡ ! Bayezid I (Reign: 1389-1402) was given the honorific title of Yildirim ( thunderbolt ⚡) for the brilliant speed with which he mobilised his military to attack the enemies. The Sultan is credited for crushing a large scale European crusade in the Battle of Nicopolis (Niğbolu) in 1396. It was a stunning victory as the Ottomans defeated armies of around 20 European states which proves the military prowess of Bayezid 1. For his heroic victory at Nicopolis, Sultan Bayezid Han was officially given the title of "Sultan" by the contemporary ceremonial Abassid Caliph residing in Mamluk Egypt. The effect of the defeat of Nicopolis was so devastating for Christians that Chronicler Jean Froissart would declare : "Since the battle of Roncesvalles when all twelve peers of France were slain, Christianity received not so great a damage." [Source: Tuchman 561] This victory stabilised the Ottoman state and discouraged the formation of future alliance of European states. [Source: Battle of Nicopolis". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009]. Besides his military skills, Bayezid 1 was very pious Muslim who created a system of sending annual gifts for all the residents of Hejaz (Mecca and Medina) as a sign of his love for Muslim Ummah. [Source: Salih Gülen] Unfortunately, Sultan Bayezid's image has been tarnished by certain fanatics who believe that Bayezid 1 was defeated at the battle of Ankara 1402 due to alcoholism (استغفراللہ). It is sad that such baseless lies are bought by the gullible people who lack ability to research. Firstly, the Islamic population of medieval Anatolia would never tolerate a drunkard as ruler. Secondly, if Bayezid had such vices then he wouldn't be able to crush a grand European alliance before. The primary reason for the defeat at Ankara conflict was the betrayal of a major chunk of Bayezid's forces who defected to Amir Timur's camp in the midst of battle. Also, we must not forget that Bayezid 1 was busy besieging Constantinople when Timur invaded Eastern Anatolia; which is why Bayezid 1 didn't really have time to formulate a proper war strategy. Certain blind admirers of Amir Timur present Bayezid 1 as the person who fueled the fire of war which is factually incorrect. Bayezid 1 was the sovereign ruler of Ottoman Sultanate who refused to bow to a fanatic like Amir Timur who had shed the pure blood of tens of thousands Muslims from India to Iran and to Middle East. (shocking example of Timur's cruelty against innocent Muslim civilians in comments below) The struggle of Bayezid Yildirim against Timur failed, but it serves us all a lesson that one should never fear defeat if one is on the right path. This is why Bayezid refused to escape the battlefield despite insistence of subordinates. He accepted the defeat but remained steadfast on all his high principles. May Allah elevate the the ranks of Bayezid Yildirim. Amin Ecmain 🤲 May God raise the ranks of Sultan Yildirim Beyazid. Sultan Bayezid Han Coķ Yaşa❤ Artist credit : Sadiq Huseynov (Azerbaijan) #yıldırım #history #osmanli #ottoman #tarih #iran #middleeast #india #Timur #mongol #ankara #anatolia #muslim #arab #warfare #legacy #Sultan #Osman #devlet #warhistory #azerbaijan #military #Prowess #victory

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞 (𝐔𝐥𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐢), 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚 🇹🇷 A popular tradition states that Ghazi Sultan Yildirim Bayezid 1 took an oath before Allah Azzawajal to have 20 mosques built as a form of gratitude if he was able to achieve victory in the Battle of Nicopolis 1396. Later he managed to completely crush the Crusade comprised of over 20 European armies. So instead of building 20 separate mosques, Sultan Bayezid commissioned construction of a Grand Mosque at Bursa with 20 domes. Bursa was the first Ottoman capital. May Allah illumine the grave of Sultan Bayezid. Amin 🤲 #bayezid #Nicopolis #Ottoman #Osmanli #Crusade #Europe #balkan #Christian

625 years ago today, the Ottomans under the leadership of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid Yildirim defeat the grand scale European Crusade in the Battle of Nicopolis, 1396. So let us commemorate this great victory by reading on great legacy of Sultan Bayezid 1 and how he secured a huge victory for Islam. The Crusade of Nicopolis took place on 25 September 1396 and resulted in rout of an allied crusader army of Hungarian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Wallachian, French, Burgundian, German, and assorted troops at the hands of an Ottoman military under Sultan Bayezid 1. Ottoman Bayezid I was given the title of Yildirim (thunderbolt⚡) for his brilliant speed with which he mobilised his army to attack the enemies. Sultan Yildirim Bayezid I crushed a large scale European crusade at the Battle of Nicopolis (Niğbolu) 1396. Sultan Bayezid's prestige rose so much after this heroic victory at Nicopolis, that for this Bayezid 1 was officially given the title of "Sultan" by shadow Abassid Caliph in Egypt despite the opposition of the Mamluks who wanted to retain title of Sultan for themselves. The effect of the defeat was so devastating for Christians that Chronicler Jean Froissart would declare : "Since Battle of Roncesvalles when all twelve peers of France were slain, Christendom received not so great a damage." [1] The Battle of Nicopolis is also widely regarded as the end of the Second Bulgarian Empire, since hopes for its revival had come to an end with the defeat of the Crusaders. Its last ruler, Ivan Sratsimir of Bulgaria, was captured and killed in Bursa. [2] By their victory at Nicopolis, the Ottomans discouraged formation of future European coalitions against them. They maintained their pressure on Constantinople, tightened their control over the Balkans, and became a greater threat to central Europe. [3] The Turbe or Tomb of the Great Mujahid and Sunni Sultan Bayezid Yildirim Al Hanafi Al Maturidi at Bursa the first Ottoman Capital. May the Noor of Allah Illumine his grave. May God raise the ranks of Sultan Yildirim Beyazid. Sultan Bayezid Han Coķ Yaşa Sources used: [1] Tuchman 561 [2] Andreev, Jordan; Lalkov, Milcho (1996). Българските ханове и царе [The Bulgarian Khans and Tsars] (in Bulgarian ) Veliko Tarnovo: Abagar. pp. 297–298. [3] "Battle of Nicopolis". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Retrieved #ottoman #turkey #Bayezid #Nicopolis #Europe #Yildirim #Osmanli #Crusade