GULBABA
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Gulbaba was a famous Turkish Muslim warrior. His tomb is in Budapest. In Evliya Celebi’s travel book it is mentioned that; he was a Bektashi (a sect of Islam) Dervish from Merzifon. He took place in wars of Mehmed the Conqueror, Bayezid II, Selim I, Suleyman I and he died in the war fought in front of the Castle of Budapest, in 1541.

The funeral and prayer were directed by Sheyulislam Ebusuud (Minister of the Islamic Issues). Since Gulbaba, was a very brilliant and courageous soldier, Sultan Suleyman The Magnificent attended his funeral, as well.

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