Yaman Candar

Şemseddin Yaman Candar was a Turkish commander of the Kayı Oghuz line and the founder of the Candar principality in northern Anatolia. He was rewarded with the Eflani region for distinguished service to Sultan Mesud II of Rum.

He established himself there as an independent bey, founding the Candaroğulları dynasty. He ruled until his death in 1309 and was succeeded by his son Süleyman I.