Baroque architecture in th ottoman empire

  The tendencies towards westernization tendecies in Ottaman architecture began with efforts in the late 18th century. In connection with the European countries Ottaman modernisation has its roots in the TULIP AGE  during the reign of  3. Ahmed. Various visitors and envoys were sent to Europian cities, especially to Paris , to experince the c�ntemporary Europian customs and life. The decorative elements of the Europian Baroque  and Rococo influenced the religious ottoman architecture. On the other hand, mellin, a french architect, was invited by  a sister of sultan Selim 3 to istanbul and depicted the Bosphorus shores abd the pleasure mansions( or the turkish name is KONAK) placed next to the sea. Beginning w�th the tlip period the upper class and the elites in the Ottoman empire started to use the oopen and public areas frequently. The traditional, introverted manner of the society began to change. Fountains  and waterside res�dences such as Aynal�kavak kasri become popular. A water canal( other name is Cetvel-i Sim) a picnic area( Ka��thane) were established as recreational area. Although the tulip age ended w�th a uprising it became a modek for attitudes of westernization.>>

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             The most important examples of the Ottoman Baroque are  the Nuruosmaniye Mosque(1748-1755) Laleli Complex( 1759-1763) and K���k Efendi Complex(1825) in �stanbul. The nuruosmaniye Mosque around the Covered  Bazaar was built accord�ng to a simple scheme and it had a single dome. However the influence of the Baroque shows �tself in the semi-ovel courtyard instead of the  rectangular examples of the classic ottoman mosques� Laleli complex built by Mehmed Thair Aga presents a combinations of baroque with traditional decorative elements.>>

             On the other hand, K���kEfendi Complex in Yedikule reflects the oval form of Baroque in its courtyard  in a more open manner. Concave and convex featers, solid-void differneces and the decorative aspects indicate that K���k Yal� Efendi complex clearly belongrd to the Baroque age.>>

              Source:  History of the western architecture textbook>>

But mostly main examples are at west of the Turkey

yIt is true

BTW Ihsan do you have any resources about arabian architecture at 15th centry?