The Recruitment and Training of the Janissaries
The Early Janissary System As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman historical sites, the Janissaries were one […]
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Land and Naval Service in the Ottoman Military
Soldiers on Land and at Sea The Ottoman Empire maintained both a powerful land army and an important naval force.
Muslim Prayer and a European Observer’s Opinion
A Scene of Quiet Worship The writer continues describing the way Muslims prayed, especially in the Ottoman Empire. He says
The Founder Ibrahim Edhem and His Followers
The Founder of the Order The original founder of this religious order was a man named Ibrahim Edhem. His followers
Historical Context of the Brcktajlj and Kid Kalya
In earlier times, particularly during the rule of Brcktajlj Dga$, Kid Kalya, Mahomet-dga, and others, certain groups engaged in rebellious
Preaching and the Rise of a False Prophet
After gathering his followers, Bedredm instructed them thoroughly in the principles of his new religion. He sent them out as
Restrictions on Christian Churches
The Mahometan religion allowed Christians to keep their old churches and houses of worship, but with strict limits. Churches and
The Importance of Careful Conduct
An ambassador in the Ottoman Empire had to be extremely circumspect and careful. Even a small insult or loss of
Control Through Oppression
The Ottoman ruler governed many different nations and peoples who had been conquered over time. These groups spoke different languages
The Emperor of Germany and the Ottoman Tribute
The Emperor of Germany may also be described, in a certain sense, as a tributary to the Ottoman Empire. We