Rebellion of Alaaddin, Mütesellim of Mu？

The long-term wars among Ottoman Empire, Iran and Austria to the end of 16th Century affected the ottomans negatively in terms of military and finance. This situation which gone on in 17th century caused the internal disorders. Thus, 17th century is seen as a period in which anarchy reached at the advanced stage throughout the Ottoman Empire. While The Ottoman Army made effort in order to protect its sovereignty on the western and eastern front lines in this century, it had to struggle with the domestic rebels. The increase in the military expenses due to the wars and rebellions which oppressed Anatolia caused significantly budget deficits. The situation was the same in 18th century. Ottoman Empire made the expensive campaigns in terms of military in this century, too. Some administrators who resigned in the authority gap in Anatolia due to the wars revolted and rose against the state. The brigandage events due to the internal rebellions made disturbance in the security and peace atmosphere in the various places in Anatolia, and caused a significant danger in the state. Within this context, the rebellions and brigandage events that arose in Mu？ province together with the cities and villages around it under the leadership of Alaaddin Mütesellim of Mu？ in the 18th century became dangerous for the Empire. Alaaddin and his followers established dominance in many indefensible settlements of the territories of Erzurum, Bitlis, Van and Mu？, and killed many inhabitants who disobey them. The brigand leader who was getting increased his influence and power day by day constructed many fortresses, pulley blocks and towers in and around Mu？ for defence. It was very significant for the Ottoman Empire to constitute the public order repressing immediately the rebellions and brigandage events that jeopardised the border security of Ottoman and that abolished the safety of life and property of the public. That’s why, Guerrilla Abdullah Pasha was authorised to terminate these bellions and brigandage events. At the result of the war, Alaaddin the brigand leader and his supporters were defeated and hereby safety and peace could be constituted again