Konya Culture in the Travelogues of Pakistani and Indian Travelers

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Konya Culture in the Travelogues of Pakistani and Indian Travelers

Authors:

N.A.

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 58, pp.221-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297094

pISSN:

1300-5766

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Abstract:

 Despite being relatively a new genre in Urdu Literature, the travelogues inscribed in the last century possess a considerable body of literature. Travelogues are substantial information sources regarding the travel region. These works also play a major role for intercultural interaction. In the 20th century an increasing amount of interest of Pakistani and Indian travelers on Turkey becomes more striking. Most of the travelers from these countries visited Konya following Istanbul, which rests on their love and devotion to Rumi. The major reason for their visit to Konya is to commit deeds and earn celestial rewards. Hence, in addition to reporting significant information about the geographical location, and the economic, political, and cultural structure of Konya, these travelogues also serve as substantial sources for providing information about Rumi and Mevlevism as well. Technological development, ease of travel as a result of the diversity of travel tools, diversity in commercial activities, and widespread scientific congresses have increased human mobility between countries. Parallel to this, the number of people coming to Turkey from India and Pakistan has increased. As a natural result of this, travelogues have also increased.

 Despite being relatively a new genre in Urdu Literature, the travelogues inscribed in the last century possess a considerable body of literature. Travelogues are substantial information sources regarding the travel region. These works also play a major role for intercultural interaction. In the 20th century an increasing amount of interest of Pakistani and Indian travelers on Turkey becomes more striking. Most of the travelers from these countries visited Konya following Istanbul, which rests on their love and devotion to Rumi. The major reason for their visit to Konya is to commit deeds and earn celestial rewards. Hence, in addition to reporting significant information about the geographical location, and the economic, political, and cultural structure of Konya, these travelogues also serve as substantial sources for providing information about Rumi and Mevlevism as well. Technological development, ease of travel as a result of the diversity of travel tools, diversity in commercial activities, and widespread scientific congresses have increased human mobility between countries. Parallel to this, the number of people coming to Turkey from India and Pakistan has increased. As a natural result of this, travelogues have also increased.

 Despite being relatively a new genre in Urdu Literature, the travelogues inscribed in the last century possess a considerable body of literature. Travelogues are substantial information sources regarding the travel region. These works also play a major role for intercultural interaction. In the 20th century an increasing amount of interest of Pakistani and Indian travelers on Turkey becomes more striking. Most of the travelers from these countries visited Konya following Istanbul, which rests on their love and devotion to Rumi. The major reason for their visit to Konya is to commit deeds and earn celestial rewards. Hence, in addition to reporting significant information about the geographical location, and the economic, political, and cultural structure of Konya, these travelogues also serve as substantial sources for providing information about Rumi and Mevlevism as well. Technological development, ease of travel as a result of the diversity of travel tools, diversity in commercial activities, and widespread scientific congresses have increased human mobility between countries. Parallel to this, the number of people coming to Turkey from India and Pakistan has increased. As a natural result of this, travelogues have also increased.

 Urdu edebiyatında seyahatname türü her ne kadar yeni bir tür olsa da son asırda hatırı sayılır bir birikime sahiptir. Seyahatnameler seyahat edilen bölge ilgili önemli bir bilgi kaynağıdır. Bu eserler kültürler arası etkileşimde de önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Pakistanlı ve Hindistanlı seyyahların XX. yüzyılda Türkiyeye olan ilgileri artmıştır. Pakistan ve Hindistandan gelen seyyahların çoğu İstanbuldan sonra en çok Konyayı ziyaret etmişlerdir. Bunun en önemli sebebi Mevlana Celaleddin Rumiye olan sevgi ve bağlılıklarıdır. Bu seyyahların Konyayı ziyaretinin temel amacı Ruminin türbesinin ziyaret ederek sevap kazanmaktır. Dolayısıyla Pakistanlı ve Hindistanlı seyyahların Türkiye seyahatnamelerinin Konya bölümleri Konyanın coğrafi konumu, ekonomik, siyasi ve kültürel yapısı hakkında bilgi aktarmalarının yanında Mevlana ve Mevlevilik ile ilgili bilgileri içermesi açısından da önemli kaynaklardır. Teknolojik gelişim, seyahat araçlarının çeşitliliği sonucu seyahatlerin kolaylaşması, ticari faaliyetlerdeki çeşitlilik, düzenlenen ilmi kongrelerin yaygınlaşması ülkeler arasındaki insani hareketliliği artırmıştır. Buna paralel olarak Hindistan ve Pakistandan da Türkiyeye gelen kişi sayısı artmıştır. Bunun doğal sonucu olarak seyahatnameler de artmıştır.

Article Details

Konya Culture in the Travelogues of Pakistani and Indian Travelers

Authors:

N.A.

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 58, pp.221-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297094

pISSN:

1300-5766

Urdu Language

travelogue

Konya

Pakistan

India.Urdu dili

seyahatnameler

Konya

Pakistan

Hindistan.

Issues

Article Details

Authors: N.A.

Publisher: Selcuk University

Main Topics: Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 58, pp.221-234

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001297094

pISSN: 1300-5766

Issues

Authors:

N.A.

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Edebi Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 58, pp.221-234

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001297094

pISSN:

1300-5766