Evliya Çelebi describes this place as follows: It was built on a high location with a broad view of Unkapanı during the reign of Sultan Murad IV. Since its patron was still alive, he organized parties (banquets with musicians and singers). Like many other tekkes, it has gardens.

Source: Travel Account, 17th century

-Nurhan Atasoy, Seyit Ali Kahraman

Resources:

Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi: Topkapı Sarayı Bağdat 304 Yazmasının transkripsiyonu (Open in Zotero)

Originally published at: Atasoy, Nurhan, and Seyit Ali Kahraman “Hasanâbâd Tekkesi.” Middle East Gardens Traditions. Dumbarton Oaks, December 1, 2014. https://www.doaks.org/resources/middle-east-garden-traditions/catalogue/C98. Archived at: https://perma.cc/5UDZ-R9BM.