Ramadanid Emirate: Map & History
The Ramadanid Emirate was a Turkish autonomous administration and a de facto independent emirate that existed from 1352 to 1608 in Cilicia, taking over the rule of the region from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
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The Ramadanid Emirate was a Turkish autonomous administration and a de facto independent emirate that existed from 1352 to 1608 in Cilicia, taking over the rule of the region from the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The emirate was a protectorate of the Mamluk Sultanate until the end of the 14th century, then it was de facto independent for more than a century, and then, from 1517, a protectorate of the Ottoman Empire. The capital was Adana.
Modern Countries Once Part of Ramadanid Emirate
At its mapped extent, Ramadanid Emirate covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Ramadanid Emirate's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Ramadanid Emirate in Depth
History
The Ilkhanate fell into disarray after the death of Abu Sa'id, thus could not support Armenian Kingdom in guarding Cilicia. In addition, internal conflicts within the Armenian Kingdom made Türkmens turn their eyes to unstable Cilicia, and in 1352, Ramazan Beg led Turkmens to settle south of Çaldağı and founded their first settlement, Camili. Later that year, Ramazan Beg visited Cairo and was assented by the Sultan to establish the new frontier Turkmen Emirate in Cilicia. Yüreğir Türkmens lived as a small community for 7 years in southeast of Adana, and named their new land, Yüreğir. In 1359, Mamluk Sultanate Army marched into Cilicia and took over Adana and Tarsus, two major cities of the plain, leaving few castles to the Armenians.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Ramadanid Emirate (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Ramadanid Emirate: Key Facts
| Capital | Adana |
|---|---|
| Form of government | Emirate, monarchy |
| Founded | 1352 |
| Dissolved | 1608 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Adana eyalet
Facts from Wikidata Q2261321 (CC0).
Ramadanid Emirate Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Ramadanid Emirate appears, with the other states of the time.
Ramadanid Emirate Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 24,477 km² in 1514 CE.
Ramadanid Emirate: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Ramadanid Emirate exist?
Ramadanid Emirate is dated to 1385 CE – 1515 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Ramadanid Emirate?
The capital of Ramadanid Emirate was Adana.
How large was Ramadanid Emirate at its peak?
At its peak in 1514 Ramadanid Emirate covered about 24,477 km².
How did the map of Ramadanid Emirate change over time?
Ramadanid Emirate appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1400 CE to 1500 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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