Population Government and Rural Life in the Ottoman Empire
Challenges Across a Vast Empire The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in history, stretching […]
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Why Ottoman Sultans Rarely Married
The Cost of a Royal Marriage In this passage, the author continues to explain why Ottoman sultans generally avoided taking
The Spiritual Life of Nimetullah and His Followers
The Character of Nimetullah According to one of his devoted followers, Nimetullah was a man completely dedicated to truth, prayer,
Beliefs About the Day of Judgment and Sacred Objects
In Turkish Islamic tradition, there are many customs connected with piety and respect for sacred objects. Some of these practices
Endowments and Wealth of Turkish Mosques
In summary, the wealth and support of Turkish mosques come from a combination of donations, lands, rents, and charitable gifts.
Fair Taxation
Christians are to be taxed only according to their ability. No one shall pay more than they can afford. Those
The Imprisonment of the Venetian Ambassador
The Venetian ambassador, called the Bailo, was once imprisoned in the Ottoman Empire for performing his duties as a representative
Who Could Join the Republic
In this system, only certain men were allowed to become members of the republic. They were either men who had
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 Unstable Nature of Power among the Turks
Stories like the one just told are common among the Turks. They clearly show how men are raised by fortune