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[[File:Secaatname 0213 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Osman Pasha at the Siege of [[Caffa]] (1584). ”Şeca’atname”]]
[[File:Secaatname 0213 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Osman Pasha at the Siege of [[Caffa]] (1584). ”Şeca’atname”]]
The ””’Book of Valor””’ or ””’Book of Bravery””’ (شجاعة نامه, ”Şecāʿatnāme” or ”Šajāʿat-nāme”) was an illustrated record of the exploits of the Ottoman statesman and general [[Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha]] during the [[Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)]], written by his secretary Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi (d. 1597–98) and completed in September 1586.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}}{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}{{sfn|Tunca|2017|p=1}}
The ””’Book of Valor””’ or ””’Book of Bravery””’ (شجاعة نامه, ”Şecāʿatnāme” or ”Šajāʿat-nāme”) was an illustrated record of the exploits of the Ottoman statesman and general [[Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha]] during the [[Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)]], written by his secretary Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi (d. 1597–98) and completed in September 1586.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}}{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}{{sfn|Tunca|2017|p=1}}
The ”Book of Valor” deals with the event of the Ottoman-Safavid wars between 1578 and 1585.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}} There are two copies: one, unillustrated, is in the Topkapı Palace Museum Library (R. 1301), and the other, illustrated, at the Istanbul University Rare Books and Manuscripts Library (T.6043). Both manuscripts were copied by ʿAli b. Yūsuf.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}}
The ”Book of Valor” deals with the event of the Ottoman-Safavid wars between 1578 and 1585.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}} There are two copies: one, unillustrated, is in the Topkapı Palace Museum Library (R. 1301), and the other, illustrated, at the Istanbul University Rare Books and Manuscripts Library (T.6043). Both manuscripts were copied by ʿAli b. Yūsuf.{{sfn|Taner|2020|p=31}}
[[File:Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi (d. 1597–98), imprisoned circa 1584-85, at the Safavid court.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.5|The author, Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi, imprisoned circa 1584-85 at the Safavid court of [[Mohammad Khodabanda]]]]
[[File:Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi (d. 1597–98), imprisoned circa 1584-85, at the Safavid court.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.5|The author, Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi, imprisoned circa at the Safavid court of [[Mohammad Khodabanda]]]]
Asafi joined the conflict in 1577-78, first as a secretary to [[Lala Mustafa Paşa]], and then to Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha. Towards the end of the conflict, Asafi was captured by the Safavid [[Kizilbas]], and kept in captivity in [[Qazvin]] and [[Isfahan]], but was released in 1585. He was then made governor-general of
Asafi joined the conflict in , first as a secretary to [[Lala Mustafa Paşa]], and then to Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha. Towards the end of the conflict, Asafi was captured by the Safavid [[Kizilbas]], and kept in captivity in [[Qazvin]] and [[Isfahan]], but was released in 1585. He was then made governor-general of
Kefe ([[Caffa]]) in [[Crimea]]. After three years, he became governor-general of Semahi ([[Sirvan]]).{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}
Kefe ([[Caffa]]) in [[Crimea]]. After three years, he became governor-general of Semahi ([[Sirvan]]).{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}
Asafi had a remarkable career progression, from scribe to financial official and member of a Pasha’s household, to Sancak (Governor) Begi, and then to Pasha.{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}
Asafi had a remarkable career progression, from scribe to financial official and member of a household, to Sancak (Governor) Begi, and then to Pasha.{{sfn|Fliescher|1986|p=82}}
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The Book of Valor or Book of Bravery (شجاعة نامه, Şecāʿatnāme or Šajāʿat-nāme) was an illustrated record of the exploits of the Ottoman statesman and general Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590), written by his secretary Dal Mehmed Çelebi Asafi (d. 1597–98) and completed in September 1586.
The Book of Valor deals with the event of the Ottoman-Safavid wars between 1578 and 1585. There are two copies: one, unillustrated, is in the Topkapı Palace Museum Library (R. 1301), and the other, illustrated, at the Istanbul University Rare Books and Manuscripts Library (T.6043). Both manuscripts were copied by ʿAli b. Yūsuf.
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Asafi joined the conflict in 1577–78, first as a secretary to Lala Mustafa Paşa, and then to Özdemiroǧlu Osman Pasha. Towards the end of the conflict, Asafi was captured by the Safavid Kizilbas, and kept in captivity in Qazvin and Isfahan, but was released in 1585. He was then made governor-general of
Kefe (Caffa) in Crimea. After three years, he became governor-general of Semahi (Sirvan).
Asafi had a remarkable career progression, from scribe to financial official and member of a Pasha’s household, to Sancak (Governor) Begi, and then to Pasha.
