The Government of Baghdad (Babylon)
The Government of Baghdad, also called Babylon, was one of the most important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in the […]
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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
Clothing and Diet
The young men in the Seraglio are well-dressed, wearing good-quality English cloth and linen, but not overly fine or luxurious.
The Fate of the Sultan’s Consorts After His Death
After the death of the Grand Signior, different rules applied to the women of the Seraglio depending on whether they
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
The Epistle Dedicatory
Prosperity and the Spirit of Victory Truly fortunate are those people whose spirits are raised by the spoils and trophies
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 Visits of the Ottoman Royal Family
The Sultan’s Female Relatives After the official ceremonies of Bayram were completed, the writer describes another important tradition involving the
The Order of Herewi (Hizrevi)
The Time of Sultan Orhan During the reign of Orhan, the second king of the Turks, who ruled for thirty-five
The Sabiny Sect
The sect called Sabiny, though formally Mahometans, seems to differ greatly from other followers of Islam. While most Muslims take