Born in Balkh in 1207, Mevlana's father Bahaddin Veled fled Mongol persecution. Family arrived in Konya in 1228 at Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat's invitation. Became teacher in Konya schools after father's death in 1231
Born in Trabzon in 1494 to Shami Ömer Efendi and Afife Hatun. Spent childhood in Trabzon, often going into seclusion for seven years. Completed education in Trabzon madrasahs. Moved to Istanbul with family during Sultan Selim's reign