A LOCAL PATRON IN AMASYA REGION DURING BAYEZID II'S REIGN: MEHMED PASHA THE SON OF HIZIR PASHA

Abstract

Mehmed Pasha, an influential political figure of Bayezid II's reign, was remarkable with his architectrual patronage around Amasya region. The quality and quantity of architectural production in Amasya during Bayezid II's reign refer to a group of competent architects/masters working around. Architectural and historical data indicate that these architects/masters have participated in the building processs of the monuments commissioned by Mehmed Pasha, as well. This research aims to analyze the architectural patronage of Mehmed Pasha with the architectural actors.