A Day by Day Idea for a Bulgaria Vacation
Before you leave: decide how you want the trip to feel. Some travelers want active days with plenty to see,
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Daily Istanbul Tour for Returning Visitors
See the city from a new angle Returning to Istanbul creates a special opportunity. You do not need to rush
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for Ancient City Explorers
Let the walk tell the story A guided walk can help visitors understand Ephesus as a city rather than a
The Janissary Agha and the Power of the Janissary Treasury
The Commander of the Janissaries The commander of the Janissary Corps was known as the Janissary Agha (Yeniçeri Ağası). This
Military Forces in the Ottoman Provinces of Karamania and Diyarbakır
The Province of Karamania Karamania was one of the important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in central Anatolia. Like other
The Beglerbegs Who Held the Rank of Vizier
Among all the Beglerbegs, five held the special and honorable title of Vizier, a word that means counsellor or chief
The Strategic Advantage of Empty Lands
Another important advantage of keeping certain regions thinly populated was military defense. If a foreign enemy tried to enter the
The Principles of Ottoman Power and Survival
Dismissing Warnings and Overconfidence Some of the Janissary officers strongly advised that the Vizier should be removed at once, using
Clothing and Diet
The young men in the Seraglio are well-dressed, wearing good-quality English cloth and linen, but not overly fine or luxurious.
The Rise of the Bostancıs
Among the Bostancıs (also written as Bostangees), some were promoted to a higher rank and were called Hasaki, a title