The Duties of the Janissary Officers and Family Life
The Cook’s Important Role Within each Janissary chamber, the cook (Aşçı) held a position that was far more important than […]
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Estimating the Size of the Ottoman Army
The Challenge of Counting Soldiers Determining the exact size of the Ottoman army was never an easy task. Historical writers
The Government of Buda in Hungary
The twentieth province was the Government of the Pasha of Budun, also called Buda, located in Hungary. This was one
Different Policies for Old and New Lands
It is important to explain another point of Ottoman policy. While the Turks believed it was useful to keep some
Admission to the Schools
When the youths are admitted to the Seraglio, they are placed in one of two schools, called Oda. These are
The End of the Private Ceremony
After the formal ceremonies and private meeting have ended, the woman chosen by the Grand Signior is returned to the
The Corruption of Bektas Aga
False Wealth and Debased Coinage On the opposite side stood Bektas Aga, who felt completely secure in his position and
European Contempt and Ottoman Advance
The author explains that contempt for the Turks on one side played a major role in weakening the Christian response
The Danger of Popular Taste
Until now, Bulgarian artists have been more exposed to the danger of pleasing low and vulgar public tastes than to
Bayram Ceremonies at the Ottoman Palace
Preparing for the Festival The writer continues his description of the Bayram celebrations by explaining the ceremonies held inside the