Dündar of Hamidoğlu: Biography, Facts and Career

Felek al-Din Dündar Beg (died 1324 or October 1326) was Beg (ruler) of Hamid, in southwestern Anatolia, from c. 1300 until his death. After rising to power, Felek al-Din changed his headquarters from Uluborlu to Eğirdir, which he renamed to Felekabad after himself. Although Dündar occasionally declared his loyalty to the Ilkhanate in the east, he expanded his territory in times of internal struggles the Ilkhanate faced. He captured Antalya and appointed his brother Yunus as its ruler, forming the Teke branch of the Hamidids. Emboldened by his victories, Dündar declared himself a sultan and minted coins without the mention of an overlord. On the other hand, the Ilkhanid governor of Anatolia, Timurtash led an extensive campaign to restore the Ilkhanid authority over the Turkmen rulers in the western frontier of Anatolia, such as Dündar. Upon the siege of Felekabad, Dündar sought protection under his nephew Mahmud in Antalya. Mahmud did not resist Timurtash and surrendered his uncle to him. Dündar was executed by Timurtash and would be succeeded by his grandson Badr al-Din Hizr.

Quick facts about Dündar of Hamidoğlu

• Full name: Dündar of Hamidoğlu
• Known as: Royal
• Wikidata ID: Q18112086

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