Military Discipline and the Lives of Ordinary People in the Ottoman Empire
The Burden of Military Campaigns The Ottoman Empire maintained a large and powerful army for many centuries. While military strength […]
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Marriage and Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
Marriage as a Legal Contract In this passage, the author continues his description of marriage and divorce among the Ottoman
The Religious Order of the Ebrbuharee
The religious order known as the Ebrbuharee was founded by a holy man named Ebrbuhar, from whom the order received
The Shia and Their Beliefs
The Shia, a major sect within Islam, were historically regarded by many in the Ottoman Empire as heretical because their
Belief in Predestination and Destiny
The Turks hold a strong belief that every person’s destiny is written on their forehead at birth. They call this
Protection from Burdens
Muhammad promises to free Christians from burdens and unfair treatment. They are not required to pay any taxes or contributions
The French Ambassador in the Ottoman Court
The French ambassador, Sieur la Haye, faced harsh and unusual treatment while serving in the Ottoman Empire. He represented the
Rivalry Among the Sons of the Sultan
The history of the sons of Suleiman the Magnificent shows clearly how dangerous rivalry between princes could be. When royal
The Former Tribute of Wallachia
In earlier times, the tribute paid by Wallachia to the Grand Signior (the Ottoman Sultan) was the same as that
Honor and Humility in Ottoman Thought
Among the Turks, it was not considered shameful to move down from the highest positions of honor and command to