Neşâtî Ahmed Dede
A Mevlevî sheikh and divan poet; one of the foremost representatives of the Sebk-i Hindî style. He was born in the early seventeenth century at Edirne; his given name was Ahmed. From his youth he studied various sciences and drew great benefit from Ağazâde Mehmed Dede , the head of the Gallipoli Mevlevî lodge. In 1081 (1670) he became sheikh of the Edirne Mevlevî lodge; he held the post for four years and had the lodge repaired. He died in 1085 (1674) at Edirne. His Circle of Influence — On his death such well-known poets as Nâbî, Nazîm and Fasîh Ahmed Dede composed elegies; this is the measure of his literary standing in his own day. His Poetry and Sufi Line — As an important representative of the Sebk-i Hindî style he composed flowing, cheerful poetry suited to refined sensibilities . The marked features of his works are succinct expression, careful choice of words, deep artistry and a refined style. His Works — 1. Dîvan. It contains twenty-seven odes, 137 ghazals and other verse forms. 2. Hilye-i Enbiyâ. A versified history of the prophets in 187 couplets. 3. Edirne Şehrengizi. A city poem of 144 couplets. 4. Şerh-i Müşkilât-ı Örfî. A commentary on the Persian poet Örfî. 5. Tuhfetü'l-uşşâk (1662). A Persian mystical commentary. He also has various letters and poetic responses. His Tomb and Complex — He was buried at the Murâdiye Mosque in Edirne.