Video - The Legacy of Köprülü Mehmed Pasha: A Visionary Leader

After serving in various positions for many years, Köprülü Mehmed Pasha passed away on the night of 29/30 October 1661, when he was in his eighties, on the 5th year and 1 month and 15th day of his vizierate. Sultan Mehmed the Fourth, who was very pleased with his service to the state, appointed Fâzıl Ahmed Pasha, son of Köprülü Mehmed Pasha, as Grand Vizier. Köprülü; He was intelligent, intelligent, learned from events, acted according to the situation, and did not act emotionally. He was careful to do everything on time. He prioritized the interests of the state above everything else. Amasya's Vezirköprü district and the Köprülü family are related to the name of Köprülü Mehmed Pasha. His grave is in the garden of the library he built near Çemberlitaş, Istanbul. He was extremely loyal to Al-i Osman and the sultan was confident in him. Köprülü Mehmed Pasha, who took over the administration during the most crisis periods of the state, eradicated discord and discord within the country, and regained the lands lost abroad, left many charitable works. There is a madrasa and fountain next to his tomb, and a mosque in Taraklu Borlu (Safranbolu). He built an inn in the Turhal district of Tokat, a fountain and prayer hall in the Vezirköprü district of Amasya, and many mosques, masjids, prayer places, schools, bridges, inns, fountains, mills and shops in Anatolia, Rumelia and the islands. He donated many lands to cover the expenses and repairs of these works.