Ahmad Pasha ibn Ridwan

Ahmad ibn Ridwan (Arabic: أحمد بن رضوان ʾAḥmad ibn Riḍwān) (died 1607), better known as Ahmad Pasha, was the governor of the Damascus Eyalet in the early 17th century. Before that, he was governor of the Gaza Sanjak, a subprovince of Damascus, for nearly 30 years.

Ahmad ibn Ridwan
Pasha
Sanjak-bey of Gaza
In office
1585–1605
Monarchs
Preceded byRidwan Pasha
Succeeded by'Arap Hasan Pasha
Personal details
Died1607
RelationsRidwan dynasty:
  • Ridwan Pasha (father)
  • 'Arap Hasan Pasha (son)
Military service
AllegianceOttoman Empire
CommandsAmir al-hajj (intermittently in the late 16th and early 17th centuries)
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