The Duties of the Ottoman Spahis During War
Gifts from the Sultan When the Ottoman Sultan personally led the army into battle, he followed an old imperial tradition […]
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Military Discipline and Soldier Privileges in the Ottoman Empire
The Original Military System The Ottoman Empire built one of the strongest military systems of its time through strict discipline,
Military Duties of the Princes
The princes of the three provinces mentioned before were not only required to pay tribute to the Grand Signior, but
Religious Instruction and Translation
Many of the students devoted themselves to books that treated the matters of faith and religious law. These works were
A Humble Man in Trouble
Among those affected by the shortage of meat was a dervish, who worked as a cook for a chamber of
The Emperor’s Power Within and Beyond the Law
Power That Appears Limited, Yet Is Not It may be said that the Emperor cannot truly be called a prisoner,
The Approach to the Women’s Lodgings
Crying loudly, “Allah, Allah,” the group hurried toward the door of the Women’s Lodgings. There they met several Black Eunuchs
Recognition of Markvichka’s Contribution
Even though many of the criticisms directed at Ivan Markvichka are well founded, and despite the opposition his work has
The Situation of Art in Bulgaria
The difficult situation of the fine arts in Bulgaria was clearly felt not only by the different Bulgarian governments, but
Trade Between Bulgaria and Switzerland
Imports from Switzerland into Bulgaria were highest during the first period, reaching nearly 1.0 million francs. During the second period,