The Growth and Appearance of the Janissaries
The Expansion of the Janissary Corps When the Janissary Corps was first established, it is believed to have consisted of […]
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The Military Duties of the Zaims in the Ottoman Empire
The Responsibilities of the Zaims The Zaims were important members of the Ottoman military system. They received the income from
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 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
Alexander Bojinoff A Unique Artistic Figure
Alexander Bojinoff occupies a unique position in Bulgarian art as both a portraitist and a caricaturist. He is one of
The Growing Success of Bulgarian Art
As artistic interest and public taste gradually awakened and developed in Bulgaria, the moral success of Bulgarian art became assured.
The Month of Ramadan and Fasting in Islam
Historical Background The passage begins with the author’s comments on the political struggles between the Ottoman Empire and the Christian