Historian (b. 1668, İstanbul – d.
1724). He was also known as Fındıklı due to the name of his birthplace. He grew
up at the
In Silahdar Tarihi (The History of the Custodian of Arms), which he
wrote as a supplement to Fezleke (Summary) of
Katip Çelebi, he narrated the events between 1654 and 1665 (the reign of
Mehmed IV, Süleyman II. and Ahmed II.). In his work Nusretname (Book of Victory), written on the request of Mustafa II,
he narrated the years between 1695 and 1721. Silahdar Tarihi (The History of the Custodian of Arms) was
published by Ahmet Refik with a preface (2 volumes, 1928); Nusretname (Book of Victory) was simplified and published by İsmet
Parmaksızoğlu (2 volumes, 1962-69).