Some tribes moved west independently to find new grazing lands for livestock, particularly during the early 1800s.
The Ottoman state used "sürgün" (exile) and "iskan" (settlement) policies to stabilize semi-nomadic tribes like the Reşvan and Canbeg, relocating them from eastern provinces to Central Anatolia.
The 1990s saw a new wave of migration due to conflict in Southeast Turkey, bringing more families to Konya's urban center. Major Tribes and Regions
The Kurdish presence in Konya dates back over four centuries, primarily concentrated in the northern districts of Cihanbeyli and Kulu. This report outlines their historical settlement, tribal structures, and cultural continuity. Historical Settlement Patterns