I wrote about the Alaeddin Mosque in my previous post, one of the most significant monuments of the Seljuk era in Konya. Just a short distance from the mosque stands the Karatay Madrasa. In my opinion, another remarkable Seljuk monument that deserves a post of its own.
But before we explore the history and cultural significance of this madrasa, let's first say a few words about the Seljuks and the state ...