The Muteferrika Cavalry and the Beginning of the Janissaries
The Muteferrika: An Elite Cavalry Unit Besides the regular Spahis, the Ottoman Empire also had a smaller and more prestigious […]
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The Organization of the Ottoman Military
The Strength of the Ottoman Army The Ottoman Empire became one of the largest and most influential empires in history
The Annual Tribute to the Sultan
From the time of the first agreement, the tribute of Ragusa continued without interruption. Every year, in the month of
Of the Eunuchs in the Ottoman Court
Among the customs of Eastern courts, the use of eunuchs was long established and widely accepted. This practice arose from
The Wealth of Provincial Governors
It is almost impossible to describe exactly the wealth and methods of profit used by these powerful governors to enrich
The Structure of Slavery in Ottoman Government
A Government Built on Servitude If a person carefully considers the structure of the entire Turkish government, he will find
Kara Chiaus and the Assault
During this time, Kara Chiaus, with 200 men, had retreated into his garden. He was soon attacked by an Aga
Jaroslav Veshin A Leading Figure in Bulgarian Art
The best and also the oldest artist belonging to this group, although not officially a member of the Society of
The Role of Foreign Artists in Bulgaria
The development of artistic taste in Bulgaria owes a great deal to foreign artists who made the country their temporary
Leading Ports by Ships and Tonnage
Roustchouk holds the first place in Bulgaria for the number of ships that visit its port each year. This means