Endowments and Wealth of Turkish Mosques
In summary, the wealth and support of Turkish mosques come from a combination of donations, lands, rents, and charitable gifts. […]
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Fair Taxation
Christians are to be taxed only according to their ability. No one shall pay more than they can afford. Those
The Imprisonment of the Venetian Ambassador
The Venetian ambassador, called the Bailo, was once imprisoned in the Ottoman Empire for performing his duties as a representative
Who Could Join the Republic
In this system, only certain men were allowed to become members of the republic. They were either men who had
Trade with Sweden and Norway
Bulgaria had very limited trade relations with Sweden and Norway during the periods under review. In fact, Bulgaria did not