A handcrafted white copper plate featuring an endowment inscription dated 1314 AH (1896 AD), which includes the name of the endower, Haj Amin bin Niaz, and a phrase indicating its allocation to one of the khanqas in Medina during the Ottoman era.
During that period, khanqas were charitable institutions established near the holy sites, where visitors, students of knowledge, the poor, and travelers could stay. Hospitality and food were provided for free, funded by private endowments from benevolent individuals across various Islamic regions. Medina was renowned for its numerous khanqas, such as those for Egyptians, Afghans, and Turks, which were carefully managed under the supervision of the Ottoman endowments.
The piece is preserved in excellent condition, with the original inscription remaining clear. It stands as a testament to the remarkable humanitarian aspect of the city's history and its endowments in the late Ottoman period.
💰 Price: 750
📍 Location: Medina
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