History

During the reign of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Kilij Arslan II (1156-1192), Turkish tribes settled in the region following the Battle of Myriokephalon won against the Byzantine Empire. It is known that Doğanşah and Doğanbey arrived in the area during the administration of the Hamidids Principality (1300), which was established in Eğirdir after the dissolution of the Anatolian Seljuk State. Commander Doğanşah settled in the current location of our town to dominate the existing flat terrain. Our town took its name from its founder, Doğanşah, and was known as "Donarşa" for many years. Doğanşah’s tomb is located on Dede Street in the town center and is preserved as a monumental structure. The settlement, renamed "Çiçekpınar" in 1968, gained municipal status on February 27, 1971, and became a town.