Al-Badâwur

 was a Derenari historian and traveller-cum-explorer, who was born in the pre-Ottoman period and witnessed the beginning of the Ottoman Era. Much of his history remains unknown and what we have are either portions from his works or writings of a century later.

Name
A popular Turkmeni legend states that was a Turkmen himself and ascribe him the name Batur Orhan which later was Arabized to.

During recent research on his works, strong evidence hinted at his Turkic origin.

Travels and Exploration
Following, the establishment of Sanjak, he went to perform his al-Haj. He then travelled to Persia, Transoxiana, Russia, Constantinople, Egypt, Ethiopia.

Legacy
The International Airport of Saqriyyä is named Al-Badâwur International Airport, after him.