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{{Infobox family | {{Infobox family | ||
|name = Karataş | |name = Karataş | ||
|type = | |type = [[Sharifistani nobility|Noble family]] | ||
|coat_of_arms = | |coat_of_arms = | ||
|coat_of_arms_size = | |coat_of_arms_size = | ||
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|members = 95,000-108,000 | |members = 95,000-108,000 | ||
|connected_members = [[Muhammed Karataş III (Romani leader)|Muhammed Karataş III]], [[Muhammed Karataş IV]] | |connected_members = [[Muhammed Karataş III (Romani leader)|Muhammed Karataş III]], [[Muhammed Karataş IV]] | ||
|other_families = [[Çingene family]] | |other_families = [[Çingene family]] (connected by marriage) and [[Purçu clan (Sharifistan)|Purçu clan]] (connected by rivalry). | ||
|distinctions = | |distinctions = | ||
|traditions = Sufi Islam, nomadic lifestyle, allegiance to [[Sharifistan]], veneration of [[Ali Çingene (Saint)|Ali Çingene]] | |traditions = Sufi Islam, nomadic lifestyle, allegiance to [[Sharifistan]], veneration of [[Ali Çingene (Saint)|Ali Çingene]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:48, 19 February 2021
The Karataş family is a Sharifistani Romani family carrying the title of Bey-nin-Çingene (head of the Sharifistani Romani community).
| Karataş | |
|---|---|
| Noble family | |
| Current region | Sharifistan |
| Etymology | From the city of Karataş |
| Place of origin | Karataş, Turkey, Ottoman Empire |
| Current head | Muhammed Karataş III |
| Titles | Bey-nin-Çingene |
| Style(s) | Hadrat |
| Members | 95,000-108,000 |
| Connected members | Muhammed Karataş III, Muhammed Karataş IV |
| Connected families | Çingene family (connected by marriage) and Purçu clan (connected by rivalry). |
| Traditions | Sufi Islam, nomadic lifestyle, allegiance to Sharifistan, veneration of Ali Çingene |
| Motto | Tanrı'dan başka tanrı olmadığına şahitlik ediyorum ve Muhammed'in Allah'ın Elçisi olduğuna tanıklık ediyorum ("I testify that there is no god but God and I testify Muhammad is the Messenger of God) |
| Heirlooms | £15 million in investments |
| Website | Çingene.Hükümet.Sha |
History
Due to their service in the War of Independence the leader of the Karatas family, Ahmed Karataş was awarded the title of Bey-nin-Çingene, ruler of the Romani people of Sharifistan. This is a tradition that has continued to this day. Since 1944, the men of the family are expected to enlist in the Royal City of Industry Rifles.
notable living members
Muhammed Karataş III
Muhammed Karataş IV