As a gesture of appreciation, we are pleased to offer the English e-book of Eskişehir Mevlevihanesi with each donation. Furthermore, the Turkish edition of the book may be purchased at Yediler Bookstore in Eskişehir and at the Kurşunlu Library.
This documentary work, authored by Prof. Dr. Hasan Hüseyin Adalıoğlu and researcher-writer Nizamettin Arslan, chronicles the history of the Eskişehir Mevlevihane from its founding in 1525 to its closure in 1925.
This third edition was published by our foundation in January 2024, to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the passing (Vuslat) of Hz. Mevlâna.
The 3rd edition, enriched with new additions and pictures contains new information, documents, and photographs related to the Mevlevihane, based on archival records, images, foundation deeds, the lives of sheiks, and the memoirs of dervishes. In addition to detailing the history of the Mevlevihane, the work also sheds light on the legacy of Mevlevi graves in Eskişehir.
The book demonstrates that the Eskişehir Mevlevihane, recognized as one of the fifteen principal Mevlevi lodges, served as a significant center of culture and education. It nurtured many dervishes and artists, and illustrates the profound impact Mevlevism has left on the cultural landscape of the Turkish world.
In preparing this work, the oldest available sources were consulted, including the Konya Mevlana Museum Archive, the Presidential Ottoman Archives, the Directorate General of Foundations Archive, as well as numerous books and academic articles.
This book serves as a valuable resource for historians, history students, educators, those interested in Mevlevism, and lovers of Eskişehir. It was written to preserve, promote, and sustain the historical legacy of the Eskişehir Mevlevihane and represents the result of 17 years of dedicated research and effort.