Customs and Traditions of the Zaims and Timariots
Rewards for Bravery The Ottoman military rewarded courage on the battlefield. Historical records describe an extraordinary event during the attack […]
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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
Honor of Serving in the Royal Chamber
Those who, through the grace and favor of the Sultan, reached the dignity of serving in the Royal Chamber enjoyed
The Prime Vizier’s Procession to the Divan
When the Prime Vizier went to the Divan, which was a chamber inside the Seraglio palace, he was accompanied by
Alarm Spreads Through the Seraglio
In the midst of this fear and confusion, a guard of Black and White Eunuchs came quickly to the door
Dividends Paid by the Insurance Company “Bulgaria”
The insurance company “Bulgaria” showed strong and steady financial results during the years 1892 to 1904. One clear sign of
The Role of Severe Justice in the Turkish State
Justice as the Binding Force of the Empire What truly closes all divisions and heals the many wounds within the
Croatian Artists and Artistic Perfection
When we look at artistic form, the Croatians clearly reached the highest level of perfection among the four nationalities. The
Polygamy in the Ottoman Empire
The Number of Wives Allowed According to the author, Ottoman Muslim men were allowed to have more than one wife,