The Timariots and the Organization of the Ottoman Army
The Duties of the Timariots The Timariots were an important part of the Ottoman cavalry. Like the Zaims, they held […]
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The Month of Ramadan Fasting and Its Origins
Fasting During the Day The writer continues his description of the Muslim month of Ramadan, explaining that people spend the
The Santon Kalenderi and the Mystical Musician
Historical Background During the time of Sultan Mahomet II and his descendants, the Ottoman Empire was divided among his sons.
The Bektafi Sect Among the Janissaries
One of the more subtle and unusual sects among the Janissaries is called the Bektafi, named after a leader called
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
The Covenant with Christians
The covenant or agreement between Mahomet and the Christians is sometimes denied by the Turks as being an official act
The Importance of Skilled Interpreters
One of the biggest challenges for ambassadors in the Ottoman Empire was that most interpreters were born subjects of the
Cesare Borgia and the Rule of Romagna
When Cesare Borgia wanted to secure control over the region of Romagna, which he had recently conquered, he used a
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
The Government of Kars
The fifteenth province was the Government of the Pasha of Kars, a city located near Erzurum, close to the eastern