The Training Grounds and Gardens of the Janissary Recruits
Where the Recruits Lived After joining the Acemi Oğlanlar (Janissary novice corps), many recruits were assigned to work in the […]
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The Military Duties of the Zaims in the Ottoman Empire
The Responsibilities of the Zaims The Zaims were important members of the Ottoman military system. They received the income from
Ramadan and the Practice of Giving Charity
The Changing Time of Ramadan The writer explains that the month of Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than
The Babylon Story and the Order of the Kalenderi
The Story of Hospitality in Babylon According to the story, when a respected religious master arrived in the city of
Influence and Corruption of the Sect
These people were easily persuaded to give false testimony in favor of their sect, often ignoring fairness or reason. They
The Harsh Edicts Against Christians
After Mahomet’s power grew, his edicts toward Christians became strict and violent. These orders encouraged war, bloodshed, and the enslavement
The Role of Gifts and Gratuities
In the Ottoman Empire, gifts and gratuities were a common and necessary part of diplomacy. Ambassadors often needed to give
Fear and Uncertainty in Government
In the Ottoman Empire, it sometimes happened that a man was appointed to govern a province, even though the ruler
The Principles of Turkish Policy
The Ottoman Empire was ruled by methods very different from those of many European states. The Turks governed their lands
The Province of Çıldır
The eighth great province of the Ottoman Empire was the government of the Pasha of Çıldır, located on the frontier