A journey beyond Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers Roman ruins, Black Sea beaches, mountain trails, and lively city squares. For travelers who want to add a
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The Military of Ottoman Buda
The Frontier Soldiers of the Ottoman Empire The exact number of Zaims and Timariots serving in the Ottoman provinces of
The Ottoman Prohibition of Pork and Wine
Religious Rules in the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire followed the teachings of Islam, and religion played an important role
The Author’s Views on Polygamy and Population Growth
Why the Author Thought Polygamy Was Allowed In this passage, the author tries to explain why he believed polygamy was
The Haireti Sect
Another sect, very different from the one mentioned before, is called the Haireti. The name means “amazed” or “uncertain.” The
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 Sultan and the Mufti in Matters of State
In affairs of the state, the Sultan often asks for the opinion of the Mufti, especially when dealing with very
The Power of Muscovy
The Muscovite ruler, or Tsar of Russia, has a great reputation and is highly respected by the Turks. He is
Christian Soldiers under Ottoman Rule
In regions under the control of the Ottoman Empire, Christian subjects often served in the military under their local princes,
Preventing the Growth of Old Wealth
One important rule of Ottoman political thought was to prevent the rise of old and powerful noble families. Wealth was