Melik Mehmed Gazi
Melik Mehmed Gazi, (died 1142) was the fourth ruler of Danishmendids.
| Melik Mehmed Gazi | |
|---|---|
| Melik Emir Ghazi | |
| Reign | 1134 – 1142 |
| Predecessor | Emir Gazi |
| Successor | Melik Zünnun |
| Died | 1104[1] Melikgazi, Danishmendids, now Turkey |
| Father | Emir Gazi[2] |
Life
Not much is known about his life.
Melik Mehmet Gazi was mummified. His Kümbet is in Melikgazi, Kayseri. His mummy was vandalized in 1935, where his one hand was cut off. In 1978, the mummy was partially burned.[3]
References
- http://www.milliyet.com.tr/gundem/gumustekin-gazi-kimdir-nasil-olmustur-2222988
- https://www.islamveihsan.com/melik-emir-gazi-kimdir.html
- "Melikgazi mumyasını aganigi ilacı yaptılar". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-01-06.
| Preceded by Emir Gazi |
Melik of the Danishmends 1134–1142 |
Succeeded by Melik Zünnun |
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