Malkoçoğlu Bali Bey
Ottoman commander and governor
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Malkoçoğlu Bali Bey (fl. 1495–1548), also known as Malkoç Bey,[1] was an Ottoman military commander and governor, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Mohács (1526). He then served as the Beylerbey of Budin Eyalet until 1541.[2] Bali Bey was the commander of akıncı[3] and gazis.[4]
Malkoçoğlu Bali Bey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1495 |
| Died | 1548 (aged 52–53) |
| Relatives | Malkoçoğlu family |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire |
Rank | Beylerbey |
| Nickname | Malkoç Bey |
Conflicts | Battle of Mohács |
He was portrayed by Cüneyt Arkın in the classic movie series Malkoçoğlu, and actor Burak Özçivit in the Turkish television period drama, Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2011–14).