The Province of Damascus (Scham)
The fourth great province of the Ottoman Empire was Scham, better known as Damascus. This province held a very important […]
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Absolute Obedience to the Sultan
Another result of this strict system of government was the complete obedience shown to the Grand Signior, or Sultan. Great
The White Eunuchs and Their Rank
These officers described above are the principal and senior officers among the White Eunuchs of the Seraglio. Besides them, there
The Fall of Feminine Rule
Growing Anger Among the Soldiers For a long time, the government was effectively ruled by women and court favorites. This
The Danger of Unlimited Power
From these events, we can observe a general truth: those who hold unlimited power are always at risk. Their power
Haralampy Tatcheff and Decorative Art in Bulgaria
Among Bulgarian artists, Haralampy Tatcheff stands out as the leading figure in decorative art. He graduated from the School of
Public Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
The clear success of the various art exhibitions held in Bulgaria, together with the growing number of orders given by
Muslim Prayer and a European Observer’s Opinion
A Scene of Quiet Worship The writer continues describing the way Muslims prayed, especially in the Ottoman Empire. He says
The Founder Ibrahim Edhem and His Followers
The Founder of the Order The original founder of this religious order was a man named Ibrahim Edhem. His followers
Devotion and Religious Practice
Among certain religious sects in the Ottoman Empire, some followers spend entire nights bent toward the ground, reciting prayers and