The Wealth of Provincial Governors
It is almost impossible to describe exactly the wealth and methods of profit used by these powerful governors to enrich […]
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The Annual Tribute to the Sultan
From the time of the first agreement, the tribute of Ragusa continued without interruption. Every year, in the month of
Of the Eunuchs in the Ottoman Court
Among the customs of Eastern courts, the use of eunuchs was long established and widely accepted. This practice arose from
The Traitor’s Hairs and Ambition
These are the hairs of the traitor Kulkahya, a man who once boasted that before losing his head, there would
The Structure of Slavery in Ottoman Government
A Government Built on Servitude If a person carefully considers the structure of the entire Turkish government, he will find
Jaroslav Veshin A Leading Figure in Bulgarian Art
The best and also the oldest artist belonging to this group, although not officially a member of the Society of
Foreign Artists and Their Role in Early Bulgarian Art
During the early years after the liberation of Bulgaria, several foreign artists visited or lived in the country for short
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
The Kadri Dervishes and Their Founder
Marriage and Daily Appearance The members of the Kadri order were not forbidden to marry. Unlike some religious groups that
Atheism in Constantinople
It is remarkable to consider how many people in Constantinople hold atheistic beliefs. Many of these are Kadizade scholars, who