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About Gok Medrese

Gokmedrese or Gok Medrese, also known as Sahibiye Medresesi, is a thirteenth century medrese, an Islamic instructive establishment, in Sivas, Turkey. The medrese was authorized by Sahip Ata Fahrettin Ali, a vizier and the true leader of Seljuk Sultanate of Rum after the passing of Pervane in 1277. Up to 1271, he was typically in great terms with Pervane. He charged numerous structures in Anatolia. Gok medrese is a standout amongst the most forcing of all. The first name of the medrese is Sahibiye, alluding to Sahip Ata. In any case, it is generally known as Gokmedrese, on account of the sky-blue tiles utilized at the building.

The medrese was built by a draftsman known as "Kaloyan"a from Konya. Originally, it was a two story building. There were additionally a hamam and a soup kitchen for 30 individuals. In any case, by and by, just the 13 rooms of the lower floor exist. It was re-established in 1823 and was being used up until the point that 1926. Here are two 25 m high minarets, one at each side of the entrance. The width of the building is 31.25 m. The measurements of the yard is 24.25 m × 14.40 m. There are two divisions, one prompting the mescit and the other to classrooms. In Gokmedrese case, there were 85 markets, nine towns, two ranches and some different sources blessed as vakfiye.

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