The Meaning of the “Seven Banners”
This small republic was sometimes called “the Seven Banners.” This name had a special meaning. It suggested that, in order […]
The Tributaries of Georgia and Mingrelia
Georgia and Mingrelia were also among the lands that became tributaries to the Ottoman Empire. These regions were located between
The Annual Tribute to the Sultan
From the time of the first agreement, the tribute of Ragusa continued without interruption. Every year, in the month of
Ragusa Seeks Ottoman Protection
Before the final fall of the Greek Empire, the leaders of Ragusa took an important political step. They sent ambassadors
The Ancient Name of Ragusa
The city of Ragusa was known in ancient times by the name Epidauros. There were also two other cities with
Military Duties of the Princes
The princes of the three provinces mentioned before were not only required to pay tribute to the Grand Signior, but
Additional Payments and Gifts
The castles that had been taken were redeemed for a certain sum of money, yet they still remained in the
The Changing Rule of Transylvania
Transylvania was not completely free from Ottoman pressure, but its situation was somewhat different from that of Moldavia and Wallachia.
The Sale of the Principality
The additional charges placed upon Wallachia, when the principality was sold every three years, were no less than those required
The Former Tribute of Wallachia
In earlier times, the tribute paid by Wallachia to the Grand Signior (the Ottoman Sultan) was the same as that