Qualifications of the Emaums
The Emaums, or local parish priests, must meet certain basic requirements before they can serve in their office. First, they […]
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Example of Policy and Deception in Old Narratives
This passage is written in very old English and describes a political idea attributed to early Islamic history, especially to
The Role of Slaves in the Ottoman Empire
Every day, ships arrived from the Black Sea carrying captives, as we mentioned earlier. Considering the effects of the plague
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
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
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
The Arz Agalar and Their Special Role
There were nine officers in the Seraglio known as the Arz Agalar. These men held a special privilege: they were
The Immediate Removal of the Officer
All of this was done in a single moment, without delay. The officer in question was immediately removed from his
An Epistle to the Reader
Sources of Information and Experience Dear Reader, In the course of my residence and service, I gained not only access
Limits of the National Museum Collection
Because of many gaps, the picture gallery of the National Museum is not very helpful for students who want to