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 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 Arz Agalar and Their Special Role
There were nine officers in the Seraglio known as the Arz Agalar. These men held a special privilege: they were
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
The Immediate Removal of the Officer
All of this was done in a single moment, without delay. The officer in question was immediately removed from his
Legal Protection of Savings Bank Deposits
According to the law that currently regulates savings banks, no embargo or seizure may be placed on sums deposited in
An Epistle to the Reader
Sources of Information and Experience Dear Reader, In the course of my residence and service, I gained not only access
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
Marriage and Divorce Among the Turks
Marriage as a Sacred and Honorable Institution Marriage was considered both an honorable and a holy institution among the Ottoman