Ahmad (Būşna)

Formerly a slave presented to Sultan Bäyezid II for 3000 akçe, he was later registered in the Şimşirgerān. Between 909-916 hijral 1503-11 C.E., he received a number of large donations varying in amount between 1000 and 1500 akçe.

Category: Ottoman Turkey

References: Yücel, Ünsal, Islamic Swords and Swordsmiths, Istanbul: IRCICA, 2001.