About Molla Mehmet Karayılan
Lived 1888 – 1920 (aged 31–32). Molla Mehmet Karayılan was a Turkish military officer.
Molla Mehmet Karayılan (1888 - 24 May 1920) was a Kurdish war hero who famously fought and died in the Siege of Aintab as part of the Turkish War of Independence. tribe. His father, Mahmut,
Mehmet took Quran lessons from the imam of the Söğütlü village in modern-day Malatya Province and became the imam of his own village. Because of this, he came to be known as Molla.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Molla Mehmet Karayılan?
Turkish military officer (1888–1920)
When was Molla Mehmet Karayılan born?
Molla Mehmet Karayılan was born in 1888 in Kahramanmaraş.
When did Molla Mehmet Karayılan die?
Molla Mehmet Karayılan died on 24 May 1920 in Gaziantep.
What was Molla Mehmet Karayılan's occupation?
Molla Mehmet Karayılan was a military officer.
What nationality was Molla Mehmet Karayılan?
Molla Mehmet Karayılan was Turkish.
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