Bey-nin-Çingene (Sharifistan)
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The Bey-nin-Çingene is the leader of the Sharifistani Roma.
| Bey-nin-Çingene | |
|---|---|
| First holder | Ahmed Karataş |
| Present holder | Muhammed Karataş III (Romani leader) |
| Heir presumptive | Muhammed Karataş IV |
| 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) |
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.
Powers and responsibilities
The Bey-nin-Çingene is entitled to a percentage of all tax collected from the Sharifistani Roma and can make decrees for governing them (provided they comply with Islamic law and royal decrees). They have the responsibility for representing their people. The Çingene Kervansaray Polisi (Romani Caravanserai Police) also answer to the Bey-nin-Çingene