Beylik of Sinop: Map & History
Beylik of Sinop is mapped in the atlas for 1305 CE – 1332 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 13,622 km².
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The Candar dynasty (/ˈdʒandar/) or the House of Candar, Beylik of Candar, Principality of Candar, also known as the Isfendiyar dynasty (İsfendiyaroğulları), was an Oghuz Turkic princely Anatolian dynasty that reigned in the territories corresponding to the provinces of Eflani, Kastamonu, Sinop, Zonguldak, Bartın, Karabük, Samsun, Bolu, Ankara and Çankırı in the present-day Republic of Turkey from the year 1291 to 1461. The region is known in Western literature as Paphlagonia, a name applied to the same geographical area during the Roman period.
Beylik of Sinop in Depth
History
Descended from the Kayı branch of Oghuz Turks, the dynasty began when sultan Mesud II of the Seljuks of Rum awarded the province of Eflani to Şemseddin Yaman Candar, a senior commander in the imperial armed forces, in gratitude for rescuing him from Mongol captivity. The province had previously been under the rule of the Çobanoğulları.
Following the death of Şemseddin Yaman Candar, his son Süleyman I conquered the neighboring province of Kastamonu and annexed Safranbolu and Sinop, formerly ruled by the descendants of Mu‘in al-Din Suleyman. Süleyman subsequently appointed his son Ibrahim I as Governor of Sinop, while his second son Ali was appointed Governor of Safranbolu.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Candar dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Beylik of Sinop: Key Facts
| Capitals | Eflani, Kastamonu, Sinop |
|---|---|
| Form of government | Emirate, monarchy |
| Founded | 1291 |
| Dissolved | 1461 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2096678 (CC0).
Beylik of Sinop Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 13,622 km² in 1329 CE.
Beylik of Sinop: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Beylik of Sinop exist?
Beylik of Sinop is dated to 1305 CE – 1332 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Beylik of Sinop?
The capital of Beylik of Sinop was Kastamonu.
How large was Beylik of Sinop at its peak?
At its peak in 1329 AD Beylik of Sinop covered about 13,622 km².
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