The Timar System and Its Decline
Sultan Suleiman’s Military Reforms The Timar system was organized by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent as one of the most effective […]
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Wine Consumption in the Ottoman Empire
Religious Teachings and Everyday Practice Islam clearly forbids the consumption of wine and other intoxicating drinks. The Ottoman Empire, as
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
Increase in Pay and Advancement
As the pages advanced in rank and responsibility, their pay and daily allowance also increased. At first, they received only
The Origin of the Office of the First Vizier
The first clear example in history of the office of the First Vizier can be found during the reign of
The Fear of the Young Sultan
When the danger became clear, the Grand Signior, who was still a child, broke down in fear and sorrow. He
Changes to the Company’s Bye-Laws
In the year 1898, the bye-laws of the insurance company “Bulgaria” were officially revised. These changes mainly concerned two important
Reflections on Absolute Power in the Turkish State
The Nature of Absolute Authority When I seriously consider the structure of the Turkish government, I am struck by the
Limits of the National Museum Collection
Because of many gaps, the picture gallery of the National Museum is not very helpful for students who want to
Concubines Marriage and Family Honor in the Ottoman Empire
Concubines and Female Slaves The author explains that, according to Ottoman custom and Islamic law as he understood it, a