Mehmed Vusuli Efendi Tomb
About the Person:
- Mehmed Vusuli Efendi was born in Istanbul in 1523–24. His real name was Mehmed. He was also known as ‘Hubbî Mollası’ because he married Hubbi Hatun, a courtier of Sultan Selim II.
- He received a madrasa education and served as a professor in various madrasas. He held the positions of judge in Konya, Kütahya, and Istanbul. He was also appointed as the chief judge of Anatolia, although he was dismissed and later reinstated. He ultimately resigned from his duties in 1589 and died shortly thereafter in 1590.
- His most important work is *Selimname*, which recounts the life, princely years, and reign of Selim II in a poetic and detailed manner, including his campaigns, accession to the throne, and family.
- He also authored a short treatise titled *Risale-i Cündiyye* and translated Turtushi’s *Siracu’l-Muluk* into Turkish.
About the Tomb:
Construction Year: 17th century
Ordered by: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Prominent Features:
- The tomb is hexagonal in plan, built from ashlar, and covered with a dome. In terms of façade arrangement, there are rectangular grilled windows below and arched windows above.
- In 1989, due to road expansion, the tomb came to be located on a corner plot. It was at one point mistakenly thought to belong to the poetess Fitnat Hanım, likely due to its proximity to the octagonal Ayşe Hubbi Hatun Tomb.
- The tomb lies below the road level of Hz. Halid Boulevard and is accessed by stairs. Inside are four sarcophagi belonging to Mehmed Vusuli Efendi, his son, grandson, and great-grandson. The tomb’s inscription has not survived to the present day.
