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 […]
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Estimating the Size of the Ottoman Army
The Challenge of Counting Soldiers Determining the exact size of the Ottoman army was never an easy task. Historical writers
The Leader of the Pilgrimage and the Gifts Sent to Mecca
Organizing the Pilgrimage The writer explains that the annual pilgrimage to Mecca involved many thousands of people. Because such a
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 Belief in Camel Souls
In Gran Cairo (Cairo), there were many followers of a peculiar belief in the transmigration of souls, similar to the
Accusations Against the Persians
The author accuses the Persians of extreme cruelty toward other Muslims. According to him, their books and teachings justify actions
Authority of the Mufti
The Mufti is the highest religious authority in the Mahometan system, respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and moral
The King of Poland and the Ottoman Court
The King of Poland was highly respected among the Christian princes at the Ottoman Court, though not considered the most
The Problem of a Small Nation Ruling a Large Empire
It is difficult to understand how a small group of people, even if they are brave and wise, can control
Rebellions Among the Pashas
Throughout Ottoman history, there were occasional revolts by powerful Pashas who commanded their own armies. One notable example is when