The Tributaries of Georgia and Mingrelia
Georgia and Mingrelia were also among the lands that became tributaries to the Ottoman Empire. These regions were located between […]
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The Silent Language of the Ottoman Court
One of the most unusual features of the Ottoman court was the use of mutes, whose language of signs was
The Sultan’s Table at the Vizier’s Expense
The Grand Signior often demands twenty dishes of meat, which is the usual amount served at his ordinary table. On
Confusion Among the Officers
The city was thrown into confusion and division. The officers and soldiers were uncertain about what to do next, and
The Ottoman Court as a Gilded Prison
A Court That Resembles a Prison Anyone who carefully observes the Ottoman court will soon discover that it is, in
Nicola Petroff Master of Watercolour
Another important pupil of Jaroslav Veshin, and a member of the Society of Modern Art, is Nicola Petroff. He is
Foreign Artists in Bulgaria
In the early years of modern Bulgarian cultural life, many foreign artists played an important role. Some lived and worked
The Importance of Concentration During Prayer
Complete Attention to Worship The original writer explains that Muslims should give their full attention to prayer. According to the
Initiation Rituals and the Kadri Order
The Initiation of New Members Those who wished to join this religious order were required to complete a period of
The Spread of a Dangerous Doctrine
This poisonous doctrine has spread widely in Constantinople. It has reached even the Seraglio, the palace of the Sultan, and