Oldu — Osmanlд± Mгјzikleri Tгјfek Д°cad

Tüfek icat oldu mertlik bozuldu / Eğri kılıç kında paslanmalıdır. (Gunpowder was invented, bravery was lost / The curved sword must now rust in its scabbard.)

: The line is part of a koçaklama (heroic folk poem/song) by Köroğlu (born Ruşen Ali), who led a rebellion against the Bolu Beyi after the governor blinded his father. OsmanlД± MГјzikleri TГјfek Д°cad Oldu

: It is typically performed in a rhythmic, bold style characteristic of epic hero songs, often accompanied by the bağlama (long-necked lute). Tüfek icat oldu mertlik bozuldu / Eğri kılıç