Abdullah Mihal Gazi Tomb
Abdullah Mihal Gazi was the Tekfur of Hadrianoi Region (Harmankaya), one of the border castles of the Byzantine Empire. Abdullah Mihal Gazi, whose name was Mikhael Kosses before he became a Muslim, was a Byzantine Noble member of the Palaiologos dynasty, who ruled Byzantium for many years (1259-1453) and ruled Byzantium until the conquest of Istanbul. He was taken prisoner in the war he waged against Osman Bey together with the Bey of Eskişehir. Osman Bey, looking at Köse Mihal's valor and heroism, forgave him. In the following years, a trap would be set against Osman Bey by the Tekfurs. This trap was an assassination attempt on Osman Bey during a wedding. Köse Mihal, who informed Osman Bey of this assassination attempt; By warning Osman Bey in time, he took precautions and ensured his salvation, thus conducive to the capture of Yarhisar and Bilecik. After this incident, Osman Bey and Köse Mihal became good friends and comrades. Mihal Bey converted to Islam in 1313 and took the name "Abdullah" due to his friendship with the Turks and his closeness to Osman Bey. After that, Mihal Bey, who always acted with Osman Gazi and guided during the conquests because he knew the region, showed great heroism by conquering Göynük and Mudurnu and some other castles in the Sakarya Valley. Köse Mihal Bey, who made great contributions to the progress and development of the Ottoman Empire in the first years, also participated in the conquest of Bursa with Orhan Gazi. After Mihal Gazi died in Yenişehir in 1327, he was buried in his tomb in Harmanköy, Inhisar district of Bilecik. In Harmanköy, the homeland of Abdullah Mihal Gazi, commemoration ceremonies for Abdullah Mihal Gazi are held every year on the first Sunday of September with the participation of statesmen, academics, historians and many guests. Mihal Gazi's tomb in Harmanköy is visited, prayers are said and traditional meals are served to the guests. In 2021, the 694th commemoration ceremonies will be held every year.
