Bektashi Order
Born in 1733, of Greek Muslim origin, he was surnamed Şinikoğlu (). As "hajji", he carried out a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, and was also a member of the Bektashi Order. He was among the notable Ottomans who had fought during the Austro-Turkish War (1787–91) and the Russo-Turkish War (1768–74).