Alaeddin Pasha

Alaeddin Erden Ali Pasha (Söğüt, c.1281 – Bursa, 1331), was the brother of Orhan I, who succeeded their father, Osman I, in the leadership of the Ottoman Empire. His mother was Rabia Bala Hatun, daughter of Sheikh Edebali. It is not certain whether Alaeddin or Orhan was the elder son. Some historians claim that Alaeddin was Osman's second son, but others argue that there is a good chance that he was the oldest. Nevertheless, Orhan ruled the country and became the first Ottoman ruler to take the title of Sultan. According to tradition and Ottoman historiography as presented by historian Idris Bitlisi, Alaeddin was more passive than his warrior brother, and thus stayed at home instead of fighting to expand the newly forming Ottoman Empire. He received training in the management of the state affairs. There is a good chance that Orhan was selected to inherit leadership of the Empire because of his skills as a warrior.

Alaeddin Pasha
Personal details
Bornc.1281
Söğüt
DiedJune 1331(1331-06-00) (aged 49–50)
Bursa
NationalityOttoman
ChildrenKılıç Bey
Hizir Bey
Mehmed Bey
Ibrahim Bey
Şahi Çelebi
Taci Hatun
Ayşe Hatun
Paşa Hatun
Parents
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