Aliyar Bey

Aliyar Şemseddin Yaman Candar Bey, is the second son of Yaman Candar, the chief of the Çavdar tribe situated on the borders of 12th-century Northern Anatolia. He is a Jandarid. His personality and character are deeply inspired by the Islamic historical figure Ali ibn Abi Talib (Imam Ali). This influence is manifest in his unwavering commitment to justice, epitomized by the distinctive two-pointed sword he carries, mirroring Ali Ibn Talib's renowned weapon, "Dhulfaqar."

He's a highly educated man for his time, having complete

## Associates

### Family

Yenal Bey (Grandfather) Candar Bey (Father)Aslihan (Sister)Ural (Brother)Bahadir (Paternal Uncle)

## Miscellaneous

### Portrayed by

Cem Uçan

d his education in Damascus, which was along with other major centers like Baghdad and Cairo, a significant hub of education and scholarship during the 12th century. In Damascus, Aliyar engaged in a wide range of disciplines, including Islamic jurisprudence, medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. He possesses linguistic proficiency in five foreign languages, namely Arabic, Greek, Persian, Latin, and Roman.

After Damascus, Aliyar wanted to continue his educational pursuits in Cairo but his journey was interrupted when he was called back to Çavdar to take up his responsibilities and he could never return as he had to assume Chieftenship after the demise of Candar bey, burdened by the complicated clan politics. Aliyar shows unwavering loyalty to Ertuğrul, the bey of Kayi tribe, and his cause for Islam, and their alliance becomes a pivotal force in navigating the challenges that befall them. He is martyred, embracing a path laid out by his deep faith and commitment to God. His final words were:

> *"In this world, I lived like a traveler. Thank God that my fate was to be martyred while fighting for His (God's) cause."*
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## Early Life and Childhood

Growing up, Aliyar spent very little time with his family. At the age of eight or nine, he went to madrasa for education, leaving Çavdar. His frequent absences from Çavdar were so prolonged that he feared his family might even have forgotten him. Very little is known about Aliyar's mother. However, it is hinted that Aliyar was very close to his mother.

**Relationship with Siblings:**

Aliyar shares a strong bond with his younger sister, Aslihan, who bears a remarkable resemblance to their mother. On the other hand, he has a strained relationship with his elder brother, Ural Bey, for his opportunistic, greedy, and cruel nature.

## As Bey of Çavdar

As the political situation gets worse in Çavdar due to Ural's actions, Aslihan writes to Aliyar in Konya, requesting him to come and visit. When Aliyar gets the letter, he quickly heads back home, worried that something might have happened with their father. Ural's actions and the demise of Candar's bey ultimately force Aliyar to assume the leadership of Çavdar. He forges a strong alliance with the Kayi tribe, uniting against common adversaries.

## Combat style

In addition to being an intellectual mind, Aliyar is also a formidable warrior. He wields his two-pointed sword and dagger with precision and agility. Aliyar is known for swinging his sword a lot during combat, making a visually entertaining combat scene. Aliyar is also good at stealth fighting. Before a fight, he tosses away his traditional börk, making the combat more dramatic. This adds charm to Aliyar's character, especially when his hair falls over his face during the fight.

## Personal Life

Aliyar lives a very simple personal life. There is no portrayal of a romantic relationship for him in the series, leaving rich room for creative interpretation for the audience to fill the narrative gaps. One such story is Chronicles.

## Episodes

### Episode 63

Aliyar finds himself in Konya when he receives a letter from his younger sister, Aslihan, urging him to quickly visit them in Çavdar. Concerned that something may have happened to their father, he hastily returns home. However, Aliyar is taken aback when he arrives and discovers the lifeless body of Candar Bey's close friend and blood brother, Toktamis Bey, hanging from a pole as punishment for treason. It appears Toktamis had attempted to kill both Candar Bey and Ural. Struggling to accept this shocking turn of events, Aliyar expresses his disbelief to Candar Bey as Toktamis had always been loyal to them. He argues that the soul is a gift from God to the body and should not be subjected to such disgraceful public punishment, such as the brutal display of a hanging dead body on the pole for all to witness, and advocates for a more proportionate form of justice from Candar bey. In response, Candar Bey acknowledges the injustice and admits his mistake. He agrees to Aliyar's request to wash Toktamis bey's body and provide him with a proper burial, acknowledging the need for a more dignified farewell for their once-loyal friend.

While preparing Toktamis' body for burial, Aliyar notices unusual signs of decay and bloodshot eyes, suggesting a possible unnatural death, perhaps due to poison. Meanwhile, an enraged Ural arrives in Çavdar, blaming Aslihan for a failed business deal with the Venetians. Aliyar intervenes to prevent Ural from striking their sister, but Ural taunts him that real life is different from his books, completely overlooking the significance of his little brother's return after a prolonged absence. Aslihan is admonished, and the siblings are later summoned by their father at night, where their duties are redefined by Candar Bey. Ural is entrusted with trade, whereas, as a short punishment, Aslihan is confined to household chores. Aliyar, however, is to replace Toktamis as a deputy and the absolute decision-maker with Candar Bey in all important matters of Çavdar, much to the displeasure of Ural and his wife Colpan Hatun, who had poisoned Toktamis in an attempt to covet that position. Aliyar requests their father, stating he is not yet prepared for this duty and wishes to continue his educational endeavors in Cairo. However, Candar Bey dismisses it, asserting that it's time for Aliyar to come home and assume his responsibilities. Aliyar's educational endeavors come to an end. Later, Aliyar asks Aslihan about Ertuğrul Bey, with whom Ural has differences. His sharp intuition hints at a romantic inclination of his sister for Ertuğrul.

### Episode 64

The caravan transporting the rugs of the Kayi tribe is raided and Kayi alps are murdered by Batuhan Alp, on his master Ural's orders, who was seething with resentment due to the profits that went to Ertuğrul and not him because of Aslihan. Aliyar overhears their conversation while visiting Hanli Pazar. Enraged by his brother's wicked actions, he informs Candar Bey about the situation. Fearing a bloody escalation between two Muslim tribes, Candar Bey sends Aliyar off to handle the situation and to make Ertuğrul agree to a dinner invitation, to initiate a friendly first step and divert suspicion from Ural for his involvement in the raid and the murder of Ertuğrul's alps. Candar bey personally avenges the deaths of Kayi alps, while Aliyar successfully manages the situation, convincing Ertuğrul to accept their invitation.