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Erdogan’s Affinity for Persian Literature: A Legacy of Turkic Patronage from Samanid to Ottoman Courts

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s public admiration for Persian literary giants like Jalaladdin Rumi and his recitation of Azerbaijani nationalist poetry reflects a deep-seated tradition among Turkic rulers. This tradition, spanning over a millennium, reveals how Persian literature became a cornerstone of cultural and political identity for Turkic dynasties, from the Samanids…