The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the […]
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Changes in the Ottoman Military and Government
The Ottoman Empire at Its Greatest Strength During the reigns of famous sultans such as Selim I and Suleiman the
The Third Form of Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
The Most Serious Type of Divorce In this passage, the author describes what he considers the third and most serious
The Nakshibendi and Nimetullahi Religious Orders
Praise for the Nakshibendi Order Among the religious orders of the Ottoman world, the Nakshibendi order was highly respected by
Beliefs About Knowing God Among Muslim Sects
Among Islamic scholars, there have been many debates about how humans can know God and who can be considered holy.
Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Royal mosques in the Ottoman Empire were much more than places of worship. They were centers of religion, education, charity,
Muhammad’s Mission and Divine Commission
Muhammad was sent by God to teach mankind and to declare God’s message clearly and truthfully. His purpose was to
The Audience of the Earl of Winchelsea
The Earl of Winchelsea once served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire on behalf of His Majesty. The audience he
The Special Rules of the Mamluk Order
In the Mamluk system of Egypt, strict rules controlled who could become a member of the ruling military class. A
The Changing Rule of Transylvania
Transylvania was not completely free from Ottoman pressure, but its situation was somewhat different from that of Moldavia and Wallachia.