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,
Additional Payments and Gifts
The castles that had been taken were redeemed for a certain sum of money, yet they still remained in the
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 Return of the Stolen Jewels
Fearing that the jewels he had taken were meant to be worn only by the Grand Signior, Ali Bojiangi decided
Ivan Angelov as a Leading Artist
Among the members of the Society of Bulgarian Artists, Ivan Angelov is considered the most accomplished painter. He received his
Reasons for the Arrival of Foreign Artists in Bulgaria
Apart from the needs of educational institutions, several other factors contributed to the arrival of foreign artists in Bulgaria during
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,