Alaeddin Bey was one of the sons of Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman State. His mother was Rabia Bala Hatun….

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Alaeddin Bey was one of the sons of Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman State. His mother was Rabia Bala Hatun.

According to tradition and Ottoman historiography as presented by historian Idris Bitlisi, Alaeddin was more passive than his warrior brother, and thus stayed at home and received training in the management of state affairs.

When Osman Bey’s children held a meeting, according to tradition, Shehzade Orhan suggested that his brother Shehzade Alaeddin be the Bey. But Alaeddin did not accept this and stated that he considered his brother Orhan suitable for the throne of the Principality and Orhan ascended the throne.

Although Alaeddin Bey abdicated the throne and preferred to work as a dervish in a dervish lodge in Fodra village, he accepted the duty of Vizier upon the invitation of Orhan Bey.

While Orhan Ghazi was busy with conquests, Alaeddin dealt with administrative restructuring as the first vizier of the Ottoman Empire.

He is also the first member of the dynasty to use the title of “Pasha”. Alaeddin seems to have led a very pious, quiet life. He had several Mosques built.

After his death, his children and grandchildren were respected by the sultanate, and his charitable works and foundation were directed by his descendants.

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