A Bulgaria Vacation for Friends and Family
Traveling together can make a holiday more memorable, but groups often have different ideas about the perfect day. One person
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Daily Istanbul Tour for a Well Planned First Visit
Start with three clear priorities A single day in Istanbul can feel full and memorable when you begin with a
Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for a Deeper Visit
Begin with the route in mind Ephesus is a large archaeological site, and exploring it on foot lets visitors see
The Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps
Leadership of the Janissaries As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Topkapı Palace, the Janissaries were not only
Land Grants and Military Service in the Ottoman Empire
How the Land Grant System Changed The Ottoman Empire used a land grant system to support much of its cavalry.
The North African Provinces of the Empire
To this long list of Ottoman governments, one might also add Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli in Barbary. However, these provinces
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
Discipline and Obedience
The Turks believe that those who know how to obey are best prepared to govern. At first, young men in
Origins of the Palace Servants
These servants were rarely the sons of native-born Turks. Instead, they were gathered each year, as previously mentioned, from the
The Vizier Faces the Janissary Leaders
A Cold and Calculated Reception When the Grand Vizier arrived at the mosque, Bektas Aga did not come forward to