The Ahi Brotherhood was under the protection of Ertugrul Ghazi in Anatolia and then his son Osman Ghazi.
They played a significant role in the establishment of the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the reign of Osman Ghazi.
While the Ahi’s influence was primarily on the socio-economic aspects of Ottoman society, their contributions indirectly supported the growth and stability of the empire as it expanded and transformed into a major power in the region.