Ahi Republic: Map & History
The Ahi Brotherhood, referred to as Ahi Republic in modern historiography, was a brotherhood union by Ahi Evran in Anatolia in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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The Ahi Brotherhood, referred to as Ahi Republic in modern historiography, was a brotherhood union by Ahi Evran in Anatolia in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Ahi Republic in Depth
Background
Turkic people began settling in Anatolia in the second half of the 11th century. But they mainly preferred rural areas. Seljuk government on the other hand encouraged those who preferred a settled life in cities. After the Mongols began occupying Khorosan in the early 13th century, people from Khorasan took refuge in Anatolia and the Seljuk government settled some of the newcomers in the cities. So a class of Muslim craftsmen and merchants appeared in the history of Anatolia.
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Ahi Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,421 km² in 1357 CE.
Ahi Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Ahi Republic exist?
The Ahi Republic is dated to 1305 CE – 1362 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
How large was the Ahi Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1357 AD the Ahi Republic covered about 4,421 km².
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