Similarly as the early triumphs and exploits of Osman Gazi were most loved subjects of Ottoman authors, so were the romantic tales of his charming and winning the fair Bala Hatun. These legends have been romanticized by the poetical pens who recorded them in later years. The Ottoman essayists connected incredible significance to this unbelievable, illusory origination of the originator of their Empire. In any case, this is the way the story unfurled as recorded in authentic compositions.
As Osman, Ertuğrul Gazi’s most youthful child, was growing up, he was turning into a dark, attractive and trying youthful fellow. Because of his pure black hair and eyebrows, individuals nicknamed him “Kara Osman”.
Since his different children were at that point grown-up men, Ertuğrul Gazi has now begun taking the young with him all over, yet particularly when he went visiting Sheik Edebali. Ertuğrul Gazi needed his child, who has become interested with Edebali during his youth years, to proceed with his discussions and talks with the insightful Sheik whenever there was an open door.
In this way, Osman used to invest a ton of energy in Edebali’s home in the town Kozağaç of Sultânönü (Eskişehir), area of Bilecik
Sooner or later, be that as it may, Osman became submerged in inconspicuous considerations. He became contemplative and oblivious, and now and then would meander riding a horse for quite a long time a long time. The justification behind his condition was Bala Hâtûn, the girl of the Sheik Edebali… Bala Hâtûn, who has been graced with a high ethical quality and every one of the sensitive wonders, satisfying to the eye. For, one evening, during one of Osman’s visits, he ended up gathering Edebali’s little girl, and fell terribly infatuated with her. That incited him to visit the Sheik’s Dergah much more as often as possible. Furthermore, with each ensuing visit his solitary love became much more.
At last, Kara Osman felt that he could never again oppose the profound yearning that this affection has imparted in his heart. Along these lines, on one occasion he went with a definite advance to the Sheik’s home to request Bala Hâtûn’s hand in marriage. He was completely persuaded that the great Sheik he grew up with could never deny him and wouldn’t make him extremely upset.
However the response he has was not what he had anticipated. By saying: “This present time isn’t the opportunity,” the old Sheik has dismissed his request, and tossed him into the fire of anguish. [Aşıkpaşazade: Menâkıb-ı Âli-I Osman ]
The explanations behind Edebali’s refusal to agree to their marriage were his absence of trust in the genuine impracticality of Osman, Osman’s adolescence and quickness of his activities, as well as the social dissimilarity that existed between this young and his little girl.
Edebali was not a presumptuous man, running against the norm he has been known as an extremely modest individual. What’s more, in that capacity, he was a long way from thinking about economic wellbeing as disparity between individuals. Yet, he felt that if they somehow managed to wed, this could prompt terrible circumstances in their marriage eventually in their lives, or if nothing else cause a few hurt sentiments on Osman’s part.
Kara Osman felt disheartened as he miserably went out. However, what would he be able to tell his instructor, how he can persuade him in any case…
Osman, feeling exceptionally hopeless opened up his wretchedness to a portion of his companions and neighbors. At some point, this theme came up while he was in discussions with the Bey of Sultanönü (Eskişehir Beğ). Eskişehir Bey reassured Osman and answered that he would actually look into this and would go about as a delegate for this situation. Thus, consistent with his promise, he instantly went to visit the old Sheik Edebali who was around then living in the town of Itburnu of Sultanönü, which was arranged in Eskişehir Bey’s territory.
In any case, the genuine reason for Eskişehir Bey was altogether different from everything he has said to the youngster. His goal was to ask Sheik Edebali for this young lady’s hand in marriage for himself, rather for Osman. So he could exploit the power this persuasive Sheik had.
In any case, the genuine reason for Eskişehir Bey was altogether different from everything he has said to the youngster. His goal was to ask Sheik Edebali for this young lady’s hand in marriage for himself, rather for Osman. So he could exploit the power this persuasive Sheik had.
He was so secure with himself that it didn’t enter his thoughts that he may be dismissed also. Be that as it may, the adverse response he got from Edebali: “No, by no means!!” resembled a smack across the substance of this dishonest Bey. Eskişehir Bey left the spot getting extremely frustrated. He then, at that point, considered a grimy arrangement in his mind. On the off chance that he couldn’t take the excellence in the pleasant way, then, at that point, he would take her by force.[ Osmân Gâzî Hân’ın Şahsiyeti]
Be that as it may, unfortunate of Eskişehir Beğ’s vengeance, Sheik Edebali didn’t sit around idly, yet ahead of schedule next morning he left the region of Eskişehir Bey by crossing the lining waters and got comfortable the grounds of his companion Ertuğrul Bey. Şeyh’s movement to Ertuğrul Bey’s properties has driven the Eskişehir Bey significantly more mad. He began to ignite with desire and retribution. He swore that he planned to dispense with Osman at the principal opportunity.
Indeed, when the Eskişehir Beğ (Bey) got word that Osman and his sibling Gündüz, alongside a few companions, were in the fort of Inönü, he hurried there with his men and attacked the fortress. He sent a man to Tekfur of Inönü and requested Osman’s acquiescence. They were giving arms to the înönü Tekfur as a trade off for giving Osman over to them. Inonu Tekfur would not disregard the cordiality thusly. [Tevârîh-I Âl-I Osmân]
Interim, Osman Bey, his sibling Gündüz Alp and his friends immediately left the stronghold, and quickly sent off an unexpected assault such that Eskişehir Bey couldn’t get what was occurring.
In this way, after the principal blows, the Bey and his men started to run towards Söğüt in shock. Yet, soon they combined, and pursued Osman. Seeing this, Osman and his confidants withdrew and attempted to open the hole to make their departure. Simultaneously they sent for help from their partners in the encompassing region.
Once more in any case, seeing that the pursuing powers of Eskişehir Beğ have fallen to pieces trying to encompass them, Osman made a rebound with his companions, and gave them an incredible pursue. Because of the rough impact between the different sides, the men of Eskişehir Bey were effectively crushed and they generally began to escape.
In any case, one of them, Harmankaya Tekfur, Köse Mihal couldn’t make his break and he was gotten and brought before youthful Osman Bey. Osman then, at that point, turned Köse Mihal upward and down. This chivalrous man remained before him like a courageous. He reviewed Edebali’s words: “To excuse is the zakat of triumph, so be the forgiver.”
In this way, Osman let him know that he was allowed to go, that he could go any place he needed. Whenever Köse Mihal saw that he has been exculpated and liberated by the very Türk who initially implied him hurt, grasped Osman’s hand with happiness and said: “From now into the foreseeable future, I will be your nearest helper and companion, kindly have trust in me,” After saying that, Köse Mihal, whose strikes would shake Europe later on, welcomed Osman and his friends and left. [Osmân Gâzî Hân’ın Şahsiyeti; Tevârîh-I Âl-I Osmân] Osman in this manner acquired a dear companion and assistant among the Greeks; however he didn’t acquire the young lady he fell head over heels for.
Two years had passed. Two long years, during which youthful bahadir Osman was torn by questions and agony. He became removed; and overpowered with his profound longings he would regularly vanish and take long single rides.
By and by, notwithstanding the abnormal circumstance that stirred because of his fruitless proposition, Osman Bey didn’t permit his nobility or a snapshot of harmed pride to divide him and his educator Sheik Edebali. In this way, not needing their previous attach to be broken, he proceeded to visit and to keep up with a similar relationship with the old Sheik, as though nothing upsetting has passed between them. What’s more, he kept on partaking in meaningful discussions at the Dergah and to go to the talks.
Sooner or later, during the evenings he remained at Sheik’s Dergah [Dervish Lodge], youthful Osman started encountering a few odd dreams, which then, at that point, incited him to come to the dervishes’ Lodge considerably on a more regular basis.
On one specific evening, two years after he was at first dismissed by the Sheik, Osman had encountered that pivotal dream proclaiming the ascent of the Ottoman Empire, after which the desires of his heart have at long last been satisfied. . [Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şimşirgil: Osmân Gâzî Hân’ın Şahsiyeti]
When the morning came, Osman related that specific dream to his educator and asked him for a clarification.
After a little quietness, Sheik Edebali told him: “Osman, my child! It is a good sign. Allah, may He be Exalted, has offered sway to you and on your relatives. May you for sure be honored. All the world will be under the assurance of your children, and my little girl will be the spouse to you.”