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Evliya Çelebi was a Turkish traveler and writer who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Istanbul in 1611 and started his travels at the age of 25. He traveled extensively throughout the Ottoman Empire and beyond, covering an estimated distance of over 100,000 kilometers during his lifetime. His most famous work is the Seyahatnāme, a ten-volume travelogue that describes his adventures and the places he visited. The Seyahatnāme is considered to be one of the most important works of Turkish literature and a valuable historical source. It provides a detailed account of the Ottoman Empire during the 17th century, including its culture, society, politics, and geography. The work is also known for its vivid descriptions of the people and places that Evliya Çelebi encountered on his travels. The authenticity of Evliya Çelebi's accounts has been the subject of debate among scholars. Some argue that his descriptions are accurate and reliable, while others claim that they are exaggerated or embellished for literary purposes. To evaluate the authenticity of his work, scholars often compare it with other travel reports from the same period, as well as with historical and archaeological evidence. In the section on Evliya Çelebi's trips to Iran, including Nihavend, Hamadan, and Dergezin, the author of this work examines the reliability of his descriptions and compares them with other sources. The section highlights the contribution of Evliya Çelebi's work to our understanding of the Ottoman and Safavid relations, as well as the Shia and Sunni conflicts of the 17th century. It also emphasizes the importance of his descriptions of the geographical location, people, culture, beliefs, diverse lodges, and languages of Persian Iraq. The limited information available about Evliya Çelebi's life and death is a significant challenge in understanding his works and their significance. Nonetheless, the research and initiatives undertaken in his commemorative year are an important step towards reviving interest in his works and establishing his legacy as a significant figure in Islamic culture and travel writing.

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