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Abstract

Education made up the basis of
growth and development in the past as it is the case in present time. For this
reason, it is possible to argue that education is the most important element in
the growth and development of a state in administrative, political, military
and economic terms. Being aware of the importance of an educational system, the
Ottoman State gave great importance to educational institutions, which it
inherited from Seljukid State and other Islamic Countries. It ensured that the
state and the society grew and developed by renewing the educational
institutions in line with the constantly changing and developing conditions of
the age and the needs of the society.

The Ottoman Educational System
reached its peak during the reign of Abdulhamid II. In this period, it was
targeted that primary education was spread to all neighborhoods, villages and
towns within the boundaries of the Empire to ensure that each child who was at
the primary education age received education. Sultan Abdulhamid II aimed to
establish schools in every residential area even in farthest corners of
Anatolia.

In the present study, information
was provided on the Hamidiye Madrasah that was built by Sultan Abdulhamid II in
the city center of Çemişgezek. In this context, the purpose of establishing
this madrasah was mentioned, and the date of its establishment was revealed
based on the archives. In addition, the education and training activities in
this madrasah were also examined, the lessons taught and the book lists of
these lessons were also included. On the other hand, some negative events that
were experienced in this Madrasah during the education and training activities
caused by the students were also touched upon.