The Changing Rule of Transylvania
Transylvania was not completely free from Ottoman pressure, but its situation was somewhat different from that of Moldavia and Wallachia.
The Difficult Condition of Wallachia
The state and condition of the province of Wallachia has been no better, and in many ways worse, than that
Plans to Change the Government
Several times, the Ottoman authorities considered changing the system of government in these three provinces. There were discussions about placing
Moldavia and Its Early Submission
Moldavia, which the Turks called “Eugdan,” first became a tributary state under Sultan Mehmed the Great. At that time, the
Wealth and Change Among the Tatars
In earlier times, the Tatars were known for their simple and hard way of life. They lived in modest huts
Lands of Constant War
These provinces have long been known as places of great struggle and suffering. In many wars between the Ottoman Empire
The Capture of Thousands of Prisoners
In one single year, the Tatars were said to have captured one hundred and sixty thousand people. This number was
The Relationship Between the Ottoman Empire and the Tatars
The people described in this text are the Tatars, who were considered close allies and almost like brothers to the
The Beglerbegs Who Held the Rank of Vizier
Among all the Beglerbegs, five held the special and honorable title of Vizier, a word that means counsellor or chief
The Strategic Advantage of Empty Lands
Another important advantage of keeping certain regions thinly populated was military defense. If a foreign enemy tried to enter the