Ancient Description of the Sarmatians
Ancient writers described the Sarmatians, who are often connected with the Tatars, as brave and powerful horsemen. A Latin historian […]
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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
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
The Growth of the Insurance Company “Balkan”
In 1898, a special law was passed that included the shares of the insurance company “Balkan” in the official list
Serbian Art as a Contrast
Serbian artists present a strong contrast to the artistic approaches of the other national groups, both in form and in
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
The Haireti Sect
Another sect, very different from the one mentioned before, is called the Haireti. The name means “amazed” or “uncertain.” The
Disagreements between Religious Sects
Opponents of the Mu‘tazilites In the history of Islamic theology, many groups argued about the nature of God and His