Sultanhanı

Sultanhanı is a town in Aksaray Province, Turkey. It is named after the famous han (caravanserai) within the town. It is the seat of Sultanhanı District, created in 2017.[2][3] Its population is 10,958 (2021).[1]

Sultanhanı
Municipality
Monumental gateway of the Sultan Han
Monumental gateway of the Sultan Han
Sultanhanı is located in Turkey
Sultanhanı
Sultanhanı
Location in Turkey
Sultanhanı is located in Turkey Central Anatolia
Sultanhanı
Sultanhanı
Sultanhanı (Turkey Central Anatolia)
Coordinates: 38°15′N 33°33′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAksaray
DistrictSultanhanı
Government
 • MayorFahri Solak (AKP)
Elevation
945 m (3,100 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
10,958
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Area code0382
Websitewww.sultanhani.bel.tr

Geography

The distance to Aksaray is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) and to the south coast of Lake Tuz is 20 kilometres (12 mi).

History

Presently, Sultanhanı is not on one of the main highways of Turkey. But it was one of the most important stops in caravan routes during the Middle Ages. The 4,866 square metres (52,380 sq ft) Seljuk han, which was commissioned by Alaattin Keykubat ('Alā' ad-Dīn Kay Qubād) is considered one of the best preserved hans of the Seljuk period.[4] After the age of discovery, like other caravan routes the Sultanhanı han became neglected.

Another milestone in local history was the Battle of Sultanhanı (also called the Battle of Aksaray) in 1256, where a Mongol army under the command of Baiju defeated the Seljuks.[5]

Sultanhani Caravanserai

Economy

Although the land around Sultanhanı is quite salty, the town economy is flourishing. Main agricultural products are cereal and sugar cane, produced by mechanized agriculture. There is a sugar mill in the town. Another profitable business is ancient rug and carpet restoration. Some people are employed in stock breeding.

See also

References
  1. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  2. İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  3. Tebliğ NO: 2017/2, Resmî Gazete, 1 November 2017.
  4. "Sultanhanı" (in Turkish). Mayor. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  5. Prof. Yaşar Yüce-Prof. Ali Sevim: Türkiye tarihi Cilt I, AKDTYKTTK Yayınları, İstanbul, 1991 p 130
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