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 […]
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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 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
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
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
The Diversity of Religious Opinions in the Ottoman Empire
We shall not continue with a longer list of these religious sects, because it may become too tiring and unpleasant
Sects and Religious Differences among Muslims
All Muslims, depending on the country where they live, usually follow one of the four main schools of Islamic law