The Training and Promotion of Janissary Recruits
Different Duties for New Recruits Not every Acemi Oğlan (Janissary recruit) followed the same path during training. After entering Ottoman […]
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Land and Naval Service in the Ottoman Military
Soldiers on Land and at Sea The Ottoman Empire maintained both a powerful land army and an important naval force.
The Provinces Governed by the Beglerbegs
Among the great provinces of the Ottoman Empire, the first and most important is Anatolia, which in ancient times was
Georgia and Mingrelia under Ottoman Rule
Some provinces of Georgia, which was once called Iberia, and the poor country of Mingrelia were also tributaries of the
Officers of the Seraglio and Their Duties
Within the Seraglio of the Ottoman Sultan, many important officers served under the chief eunuchs. Each had a defined role
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
Obedience and Discipline in the Turkish Military
The Training of Absolute Obedience Obedience was carefully taught and deeply instilled in the Turkish military. This discipline began early
The Present State of the Ottoman Empire
This work, titled “The Present State of the Ottoman Empire,” was written to explain the political, religious, and military system
State and Church Support for Bulgarian Religious Art
The development of fine arts in Bulgaria was strongly supported by both the State and the Church. Important commissions were
The Month of Ramadan Fasting and Its Origins
Fasting During the Day The writer continues his description of the Muslim month of Ramadan, explaining that people spend the