The Zaims Timariots and Volunteer Warriors
The Strength of the Ottoman Cavalry The previous estimates of the Zaims and Timariots provide the most reasonable picture of […]
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Wine Youth and a Traditional Story about Its Prohibition
Attitudes Toward Wine in Ottoman Society In the Ottoman Empire, the consumption of wine was viewed differently depending on a
Marriage and Divorce Among the Turks
Marriage as a Sacred and Honorable Institution Marriage was considered both an honorable and a holy institution among the Ottoman
The Mevlevi Order of Dervishes
Among the many religious orders in the Ottoman Empire, the Mevlevi Order was one of the most respected and famous.
Debates about the Nature of God
Religious Arguments among Sects Many of the religious sects mentioned earlier strongly defended their own beliefs. Because of these disagreements,
The Office of the Judge of the Militia
The office that comes next after the Mufti is called the Kadelefchere, or the Judge of the Militia. This official
Stories About Treachery in the Rise of Turkish Power
The passage speaks about many stories from different ages that describe the growth of Turkish power. It claims that there
The Influence of Turkish Fashion
A wise observer noted how Greek and Armenian Christians often imitate Turkish clothing and customs. They try to look as
The Marriage Ceremony of a Sultana
In the Ottoman court, the marriage between a Pasha and a Sultana followed a special and formal ceremony. Everything was
Ancient Description of the Sarmatians
Ancient writers described the Sarmatians, who are often connected with the Tatars, as brave and powerful horsemen. A Latin historian