Walking Guided Tours Ephesus for a Deeper Visit
Begin with the route in mind Ephesus is a large archaeological site, and exploring it on foot lets visitors see
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The Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps
Leadership of the Janissaries As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Topkapı Palace, the Janissaries were not only
Land Grants and Military Service in the Ottoman Empire
How the Land Grant System Changed The Ottoman Empire used a land grant system to support much of its cavalry.
Bayram Ceremonies at the Ottoman Court
Greetings from the Chief Religious Leaders After the Grand Vizier completed his greeting, the next important person to appear before
Bektashi Tradition and the Death of Sultan Murad
The Military Campaign in Serbia During the time of the warlike Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the Ottoman army entered Serbia.
The Seels Devoted Preachers of Morality
The Seels are a sect within the Muslim community, founded by Mahomet to guide the minds of ordinary people toward
The Early Heroes of the Faith
Was not Ebubecher the first to embrace the faith? Was not Omar the brave champion of the Mahometan religion against
Superstitions and Magical Beliefs
In Persian culture, it was commonly believed that certain people possessed a strange power in their eyes that could bring
The Challenge for Christianity Among the Turks
Christianity faced great difficulties in gaining respect among the Turks. The Turks often viewed Christians as despicable and contemptible, considering
Turkish Views of Spain
The Turks paid little real attention to the King of Spain. However, the presence of Spanish exiles in Constantinople, known