Atabeyzadelerin Amasya’nın Siyasi ve Sosyal Tarihindeki Yeri ve Önemi

Descendants of Seljuk Sultan Giyaseddin Mesud II and his son Gazi Chelebi Taceddin Altunbas's Atabeg, Nasireddin Ahmed Beg, were called Atabegzâdes. Nasireddin Ahmed Atabeg served as Governor of Amasya for five years between 1322-1327. In the meantime, he had the madrasah known as Atabeg Madrasah built in Amasya, and has dedicated all the land and properties on it to the Madrasah. Nasireddin Ahmed Atabeg's sons in this way have been respected as elders among the people of Amasya, and played a reputable role in determining the fate of incidentsthere. The fact that Atabegzades have been among to exhib it a prudent manner about the acceptance of the Ottoman Empire ruler ship has enabled this family to have an important role in th e Ottoman period as well. Atabegzade family, who kept a hold of important positions in the state through Ottoman Era, had kept their roles through especially two branches in the family. The first and most famous one is Yorguc Pasha. Those descendants of Yorguc Pasha have been named as Yorguc Pashazadehs. The second one is his brother, Hizir Pasha. His children have been known with the name Hizir Pashazadehs. Atabegzadehs have served in various senior assignments the Amasya's political and administrative life. In XVth century, it was more like a tradition for Atabegzadehs to be appointed as Şehzade Lalasi (Prince Tutor). With the education, religious and social stuctures they have had built, Atabeyzadehs have contributed to the development of social life in Amasya.