Melik Mehmed Gazi

Melik Mehmed Gazi, (died 1142) was the fourth ruler of Danishmendids.

Melik Mehmed Gazi
Melik
Emir
Ghazi
Reign1134 – 1142
PredecessorEmir Gazi
SuccessorMelik Zünnun
Died1104[1]
Melikgazi, Danishmendids, now Turkey
FatherEmir Gazi[2]

Life

Not much is known about his life.

Melik Mehmet Gazi was mummified. His Kümbet is in Melikgazi, Kayseri. His mummy was vandalized in 1935, where his one hand was cut off. In 1978, the mummy was partially burned.[3]

References

Preceded by
Emir Gazi
Melik of the Danishmends
1134–1142
Succeeded by
Melik Zünnun
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