Ottoman Yataghan - Gold Inscription Translation?

gp · 12th November 2024, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Robski55

Thanks for the responses and the Great Advice.

I just got it, but I will definitely clean and preserve it right away.

Cheers
Rob

You’re welcome. Please do show us the result, thank you

Robski55 · 2nd December 2024, 06:53 PM

Greetings

I had the gold inscriptions translated by an Ottoman Scholar.

It is the Sword of an High Ranking Janissary Agha.

The Agha of the Janissaries or Janissary Agha (Ottoman Turkish: یڭیچری أغاسی; Turkish: Yeniçeri ağası) was a top Ottoman military official and courtier, and the commander of the Janissary corps.[1] Apart from the commander-general of the entire corps, the title of "Agha of the Janissaries" was also borne by the commanders of provincial garrisons of Janissaries.

The Poem is Incredible!!

I knew the sword was cool but ....

Included a picture of an Agha below.

Next I need to research the Swords owner.

Best Regards
Rob

P.S. The sword has been cleaned and preserved.

gp · 3rd December 2024, 06:30 PM

magnificent ! thanks for posting the outcome of your investigation and citing the beautiful poem !

A true treasure on your hands ! Congratulations

For the ones interested more into the Janissars to get a little insight , this book is to be recommended:

"Memoirs of a Janissary" by Konstantin Mihailović

Sajen · 3rd December 2024, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robski55

P.S. The sword has been cleaned and preserved.

Are you willing to share pictures of the cleaned sword?

Regards,
Detlef

Norman McCormick · 3rd December 2024, 06:55 PM

Hi,
This silver mounted one of mine may also be of interest. The translation was done quite some time ago. If anybody can decipher anything new or rectify any mistakes if indeed there are any re the translation I would be most grateful. The blade has been cleaned since these old photographs and the decoration is actually silver inlay.
Regards,
Norman.

Translation,
amel-i Ömer, sahib Halil Ağa / made by Ömer, owner Halil Agha

Devleteyn babına olsun ey mir-i mu'teber / Let both this world and the other be at your door, O beloved Emir

Düşmanın bağrını delsin daima bu tığ-ı teber / Let this sword always pierce the bosom of your enemy

gp · 3rd December 2024, 07:22 PM

FYI: the Seven Sleepers are very import in the region and its religion(s).
More info:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Sleepers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_o...Seven_Sleepers
https://www.turkishmuseums.com/blog/...eepers/10119/4

Both poem and all the reference are proof Robski55 yataghan to be a most beautiful and import yataghan.
Great to see and much obliged for showing us this yataghan and the belonging info !!!

2nd December 2024, 06:53 PM	#2
Robski55 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 12	Inscriptions Translated!!!! Greetings I had the gold inscriptions translated by an Ottoman Scholar. It is the Sword of an High Ranking Janissary Agha. The Agha of the Janissaries or Janissary Agha (Ottoman Turkish: یڭیچری أغاسی; Turkish: Yeniçeri ağası) was a top Ottoman military official and courtier, and the commander of the Janissary corps.[1] Apart from the commander-general of the entire corps, the title of "Agha of the Janissaries" was also borne by the commanders of provincial garrisons of Janissaries. The Poem is Incredible!! I knew the sword was cool but .... Included a picture of an Agha below. Next I need to research the Swords owner. Best Regards Rob P.S. The sword has been cleaned and preserved. Attached Images

3rd December 2024, 06:30 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 823	magnificent ! thanks for posting the outcome of your investigation and citing the beautiful poem ! A true treasure on your hands ! Congratulations For the ones interested more into the Janissars to get a little insight , this book is to be recommended: "Memoirs of a Janissary" by Konstantin Mihailović Attached Images

3rd December 2024, 06:55 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi, This silver mounted one of mine may also be of interest. The translation was done quite some time ago. If anybody can decipher anything new or rectify any mistakes if indeed there are any re the translation I would be most grateful. The blade has been cleaned since these old photographs and the decoration is actually silver inlay. Regards, Norman. Translation, amel-i Ömer, sahib Halil Ağa / made by Ömer, owner Halil Agha Devleteyn babına olsun ey mir-i mu'teber / Let both this world and the other be at your door, O beloved Emir Düşmanın bağrını delsin daima bu tığ-ı teber / Let this sword always pierce the bosom of your enemy Attached Images

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3rd December 2024, 07:22 PM	#6
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 823	FYI: the Seven Sleepers are very import in the region and its religion(s). More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Sleepers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_o...Seven_Sleepers https://www.turkishmuseums.com/blog/...eepers/10119/4 Both poem and all the reference are proof Robski55 yataghan to be a most beautiful and import yataghan. Great to see and much obliged for showing us this yataghan and the belonging info !!!