Mihrî Hâtun was a notable Ottoman woman poet in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, standing out in the predominantly male domain of classical Ottoman poetry. Born in Amasya to a prominent family with close ties to the intellectual and spiritual legacy of the Khalwati Sûfi order, her upbringing greatly influenced her literary pursuits. Her poetry, which had attracted the attention of Sultan Bayezid II, reveals her command over poetic forms. Breaking away from traditional depictions of feminized figures as passive loved ones, Mihrî Hâtun positioned herself as an active participant in her poetic exchanges, particularly in interactions with her male counterparts. Her position as a “masculine woman” within the literary arena underscores her status as a marginal female poet. She challenged societal conventions through her poetry and suggested a firm and new female voice. Her clever use of humor, irony, and gender role inversion lent her poetry sophistication and critical insight. Mihrî Hâtun’s success in the literary realm is a continuing testament to her success in navigating the patriarchal culture of her time.