The Province of Çıldır
The eighth great province of the Ottoman Empire was the government of the Pasha of Çıldır, located on the frontier […]
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The Desolation of Asia and the Strength of the Ottoman Empire
At first sight, it may seem strange to say that the destruction and ruin which the Turks made in their
Officers Serving the Queen Mother
Among the Black Eunuchs, several officers are assigned specifically to the service of the Queen Mother, whose household is one
Fear Ambition and Rival Factions at Court
The Mother’s Growing Fear The Sultan’s mother, already shaken by the violent death of her husband, soon became deeply fearful
Lessons for Christians
From the example of the Turks, all Christians can learn an important lesson about obedience and law. The Turks show
Landscape Painters of the Sofia School
Among the remaining landscape painters who graduated from the Sofia School of Painting, Marin Georgieff occupies a distinct place. He
Official Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
Orders and commissions given by civil and ecclesiastical authorities played an important role in the development of fine arts in
Ramadan and the Practice of Giving Charity
The Changing Time of Ramadan The writer explains that the month of Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than
The Babylon Story and the Order of the Kalenderi
The Story of Hospitality in Babylon According to the story, when a respected religious master arrived in the city of
Historical Context of the Brcktajlj and Kid Kalya
In earlier times, particularly during the rule of Brcktajlj Dga$, Kid Kalya, Mahomet-dga, and others, certain groups engaged in rebellious