The Fall of Hasan Ağa’s Rebellion
Hasan Ağa’s Appeal to the Sultan As Hasan Ağa and his followers approached Üsküdar, he claimed that his actions were […]
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Corruption and Changes in the Ottoman Military System
The Importance of Military Honor The Ottoman military was once respected for its discipline, loyalty, and strong sense of honor.
The Tributaries of Georgia and Mingrelia
Georgia and Mingrelia were also among the lands that became tributaries to the Ottoman Empire. These regions were located between
The Silent Language of the Ottoman Court
One of the most unusual features of the Ottoman court was the use of mutes, whose language of signs was
The Sultan’s Table at the Vizier’s Expense
The Grand Signior often demands twenty dishes of meat, which is the usual amount served at his ordinary table. On
The Ottoman Court as a Gilded Prison
A Court That Resembles a Prison Anyone who carefully observes the Ottoman court will soon discover that it is, in
Confusion Among the Officers
The city was thrown into confusion and division. The officers and soldiers were uncertain about what to do next, and
Nicola Petroff Master of Watercolour
Another important pupil of Jaroslav Veshin, and a member of the Society of Modern Art, is Nicola Petroff. He is
Foreign Artists in Bulgaria
In the early years of modern Bulgarian cultural life, many foreign artists played an important role. Some lived and worked
Changes in Shipping During 1900–1904
During the period 1900–1904, Bulgarian maritime activity showed many important changes. Both the number of ships and their total tonnage