The Training Grounds and Gardens of the Janissary Recruits
Where the Recruits Lived After joining the Acemi Oğlanlar (Janissary novice corps), many recruits were assigned to work in the […]
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Zaims and Timariots in the Ottoman Land System
The Ottoman Military Land System One of the most important features of the Ottoman Empire was its land-based military system.
The Government of Tripoli of Syria
The thirteenth province was the Government of Tarabolos al-Sham, also known as Tripoli of Syria. This province was located on
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 Organization of the Women’s Chambers
Just as the Pages of the Seraglio are divided into two chambers, so too are the young women divided into
The Attendance of Young Men in the Courts
In the courts of the great men of the Ottoman Empire, it was customary for their personal attendants to be
The Ambition of the Old Queen
The Rise of a Child Sultan After the death of Sultan Ibrahim, who was killed by a conspiracy of the
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
The Prince’s Art Collection in Bulgaria
The richest artistic collection in Bulgaria belongs to the Prince. His collection includes many valuable paintings, both by Bulgarian and
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