The Times and Characteristics of Koroghlu

The hero and ashug Koroghlu, who lived in the XVI century in Turkey, is knownfor his presence as a literary character and poet but is also documented as ahistorical figure. The article examines sources that mention his name in order todiscuss the historicity of accounts about him and the events of his life as a Jalalifighter. Sources examined include historical and ethnographic works, traveloguesand folklore collections, manuscripts, “Muhimma” (Mühimm ) log books, decreessent out from the central government, various Ottoman documents, and legal logs.