Editing Mevlevi Order (section)

=== Early Patronage and Expansion ===
The first recorded relationship between the Mevlevi Order and the Ottoman state dates back to the late 14th century. During the reign of Sultan Murad I, Ali Pasha, son of Grand Vizier Khalil Khayr al-Din Pasha, commissioned the construction of a Mevlevi lodge (Tekke) in 1387. This marked the beginning of the order's integration into the Ottoman religious and cultural landscape. The following century saw further patronage, particularly from Mehmed, known as the Conqueror, who not only established the first Mevlevi lodge in Istanbul but also restored the Konya fortress and Rumi’s mausoleum, dedicating endowments to maintain the shrine.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/0355-pdf_202101 |title=0355 Pdf التصوف وآثاره في تركيا أبان العصر العثماني}}</ref>

During the reign of Bayezid II, Jalal al-Din Rumi’s mausoleum was renewed, its interior was adorned, and luxurious fabric was provided to cover the tomb. The Mevlevi Order gained reached new heights under Sultan Selim III, who actively engaged with Mevlevi teachings. He read the Mathnawi (Masnavi), played the ney (reed flute), performed Mevlevi melodies, and visited Mevlevi lodges in Istanbul. His patronage led to the establishment of dedicated endowments for Mathnawi teachings in imperial mosques. This period is often considered the golden age of the Mevlevi Order. <ref name=":0" />