During the post-Seljuk era in the second half of the 13th century, numerous Turkoman principalities, which are collectively known as the Anatolian beyliks, emerged in Anatolia. Initially the Karamanids, centered on the modern provinces of Karaman and Konya, were the most important power in Anatolia. But towards the end of the 14th century the Ottomans began to dominate most of Anatolia, reducing Karamanid influence and prestige. Thus the campaign of Timur to Anatolia and the ensuing Ottoman Interregnum gave the Karamanids a chance for revival. However the Karamanids also experienced a period of interregnum during Ottoman interregnum, so they were unable to end Ottoman domination in Anatolia.
Ibrahim Bey and the Ottomans
Ibrahim Bey was Mehmet Bey's son. He fought against his uncle Ali Bey, and with Ottoman support he ascended to throne in 1424. Nevertheless, their help did not ensure his fidelity to the Ottomans.[1] He secretly allied himself with Kingdom of Hungary against them. During the Ottoman wars in Europe, he was able to capture the city of Beyşehir from the Ottomans. However, in 1433, Ottoman Sultan Murat II returned to Anatolia and Ibrahim sued for peace in 1435.[2] Nevertheless, shortly after the peace, Ibrahim laid a siege on Amasya an important Ottoman city to which Murat reacted by supporting the Dulkadirids to capture the city of Kayseri and İsa, Ibrahim's brother, to capture Akşehir from Karamanids. Ibrahim was forced to lift the siege in 1437. During the following seven years peace prevailed in Anatolia.[3] But in 1444 when a great crusader army began marching on the Ottoman capital, Ibrahim saw his chance and plundered Ottoman cities in Anatolia including Ankara and Kütahya. Murat, caught between two fires, had to sign the Treaty of Szeged with the crusaders and then returned to Anatolia and retaliated. Ibrahim was forced to sign a treaty with unfavourable terms (called sevgendname). Although after Murat's death Ibrahim allied himself with Venice, he didn't fight against the Ottomans.
Ibrahim Bey and the other powers
Although Mamluks in Egypt supported İsa, Ibrahim's brother against Ibrahim during the early years, Ibrahim and the Mamluks were usually on good terms. However competition over Çukurova (ancient Cilicia) destroyed the friendship. Ibrahim captured the important castle of Corycus in Mediterranean coast (modern Kızkalesi) from the kingdom of Cyprus in 1448. This enabled him to conquer the rest of Çukurova. But Mamluks together with Turkmen beylik of Ramazan which was their vassal attacked on Karamanids in 1456. So Ibrahim gave up hopes to conquer Çukurova.[4][unreliable source?]
Last years
During his last years, his sons began struggling for the throne. His heir apparent was İshak, the governor of Silifke. But, Pir Ahmet, a younger son declared himself as the bey of Karaman in Konya. Ibrahim escaped to a small city in western territories where he died in 1464.
ibrahim, karaman, ibrahim, died, 1464, karaman, contents, background, ibrahim, ottomans, ibrahim, other, powers, last, years, popular, media, referencesbackground, editmain, article, karamanids, during, post, seljuk, second, half, 13th, century, numerous, turk. Ibrahim II died 1464 was a bey of Karaman Contents 1 Background 2 Ibrahim Bey and the Ottomans 3 Ibrahim Bey and the other powers 4 Last years 5 In popular media 6 ReferencesBackground EditMain article Karamanids During the post Seljuk era in the second half of the 13th century numerous Turkoman principalities which are collectively known as the Anatolian beyliks emerged in Anatolia Initially the Karamanids centered on the modern provinces of Karaman and Konya were the most important power in Anatolia But towards the end of the 14th century the Ottomans began to dominate most of Anatolia reducing Karamanid influence and prestige Thus the campaign of Timur to Anatolia and the ensuing Ottoman Interregnum gave the Karamanids a chance for revival However the Karamanids also experienced a period of interregnum during Ottoman interregnum so they were unable to end Ottoman domination in Anatolia Ibrahim Bey and the Ottomans EditIbrahim Bey was Mehmet Bey s son He fought against his uncle Ali Bey and with Ottoman support he ascended to throne in 1424 Nevertheless their help did not ensure his fidelity to the Ottomans 1 He secretly allied himself with Kingdom of Hungary against them During the Ottoman wars in Europe he was able to capture the city of Beysehir from the Ottomans However in 1433 Ottoman Sultan Murat II returned to Anatolia and Ibrahim sued for peace in 1435 2 Nevertheless shortly after the peace Ibrahim laid a siege on Amasya an important Ottoman city to which Murat reacted by supporting the Dulkadirids to capture the city of Kayseri and Isa Ibrahim s brother to capture Aksehir from Karamanids Ibrahim was forced to lift the siege in 1437 During the following seven years peace prevailed in Anatolia 3 But in 1444 when a great crusader army began marching on the Ottoman capital Ibrahim saw his chance and plundered Ottoman cities in Anatolia including Ankara and Kutahya Murat caught between two fires had to sign the Treaty of Szeged with the crusaders and then returned to Anatolia and retaliated Ibrahim was forced to sign a treaty with unfavourable terms called sevgendname Although after Murat s death Ibrahim allied himself with Venice he didn t fight against the Ottomans Ibrahim Bey and the other powers EditAlthough Mamluks in Egypt supported Isa Ibrahim s brother against Ibrahim during the early years Ibrahim and the Mamluks were usually on good terms However competition over Cukurova ancient Cilicia destroyed the friendship Ibrahim captured the important castle of Corycus in Mediterranean coast modern Kizkalesi from the kingdom of Cyprus in 1448 This enabled him to conquer the rest of Cukurova But Mamluks together with Turkmen beylik of Ramazan which was their vassal attacked on Karamanids in 1456 So Ibrahim gave up hopes to conquer Cukurova 4 unreliable source Last years EditDuring his last years his sons began struggling for the throne His heir apparent was Ishak the governor of Silifke But Pir Ahmet a younger son declared himself as the bey of Karaman in Konya Ibrahim escaped to a small city in western territories where he died in 1464 In popular media EditIn the 2012 film Fetih 1453 Ibrahim of Karaman is played by Arslan Izmirli He is depicted as a bey provoked by Emperor Constantine XI Recep Aktug to rebel against the Ottoman Empire Later he decides to make a peace agreement with Mehmed II Devrim Evin References Edit Halil Ibrahim Inal Osmanli Tarihi Nokta Kitap 2008 Istanbul ISBN 978 9944 1 7437 4 P 128 Prof Yasar Yuce Prof Ali Sevim Turkiye Tarihi Cilt I AKDTYKTTK Yayinlari Istanbul 1991 p 252 Essay on the Beylik of Karaman Archived from the original on 2016 03 05 Retrieved 2010 12 08 Online history in Turkish Regnal titlesPreceded byBengi Ali Bey of Karaman1424 1464 Succeeded byIshak Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ibrahim II of Karaman amp oldid 1072117758, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
