The Janissary Chambers and Their Officers
Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps The ninth senior officer of the Janissaries was the Peikbaşı, the commander of the […]
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Auxiliary Military Forces in the Ottoman Empire
More Than the Regular Army The Ottoman Empire relied not only on its famous Janissaries, Sipahis, and Timariots but also
The Role of the Reis Efendi
The Mufti will be discussed later in its proper place. Here we will focus on the Reis Efendi, whose title
Hereditary Succession and Nobility in Ottoman Policy
The Ottoman Empire followed a very different approach to government compared to European monarchies. One of the main policies of
Physical Training and Strength
When the young men reach adolescence and full physical strength, they begin serious training in manly exercises. They are taught
The Chosen Agiamoglans of the Imperial Seraglio
The Agiamoglans who were chosen to serve in the Grand Signior’s Seraglio were selected from the best among the whole
Secret Plots Against the Young Sultan
Janissary Doubts and False Promises The Janissaries were openly opposed to the new Grand Vizier, knowing well that he did
The Epistle Dedicatory
The author continues his dedicatory address by praising the remarkable success with which the ambassador carried out his mission. He
Artistic Change Reflected in Exhibitions and Museums
The development of the spirit and working methods of Bulgarian art can be clearly seen in the art exhibitions held
The Bayram Festival and the Ceremonies of the Ottoman Court
The Two Bayram Festivals The writer explains that Muslims in the Ottoman Empire celebrated two important religious festivals each year.