Customs and Traditions of the Zaims and Timariots
Rewards for Bravery The Ottoman military rewarded courage on the battlefield. Historical records describe an extraordinary event during the attack […]
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Ottoman Court Etiquette and Diplomacy
Respect and Ceremony in the Ottoman Court The Ottoman Empire had a very detailed system of respect and ceremony. Every
Polygamy in the Ottoman Empire
The Number of Wives Allowed According to the author, Ottoman Muslim men were allowed to have more than one wife,
The Diversity of Religious Opinions in the Ottoman Empire
We shall not continue with a longer list of these religious sects, because it may become too tiring and unpleasant
Disagreements between Religious Sects
Opponents of the Mu‘tazilites In the history of Islamic theology, many groups argued about the nature of God and His
The Mufti’s Power to Interpret the Law
The Mufti has a wide and important role in interpreting religious law. It is generally accepted that their law is
The Power of Muscovy
The Muscovite ruler, or Tsar of Russia, has a great reputation and is highly respected by the Turks. He is
The Slave Trade in Constantinople
It was common to see ships, called Sayres or Turkish vessels, passing through the Bosphorus, carrying Christian captives of all
Marriage as a Political Tool
In the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan, often called the Grand Signior, sometimes used marriage as a political tool. When he
The Relationship Between the Ottoman Empire and the Tatars
The people described in this text are the Tatars, who were considered close allies and almost like brothers to the