The Janissary Agha and the Power of the Janissary Treasury
The Commander of the Janissaries The commander of the Janissary Corps was known as the Janissary Agha (Yeniçeri Ağası). This […]
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Military Forces in the Ottoman Provinces of Karamania and Diyarbakır
The Province of Karamania Karamania was one of the important provinces of the Ottoman Empire in central Anatolia. Like other
The Beglerbegs Who Held the Rank of Vizier
Among all the Beglerbegs, five held the special and honorable title of Vizier, a word that means counsellor or chief
The Strategic Advantage of Empty Lands
Another important advantage of keeping certain regions thinly populated was military defense. If a foreign enemy tried to enter the
Clothing and Diet
The young men in the Seraglio are well-dressed, wearing good-quality English cloth and linen, but not overly fine or luxurious.
The Rise of the Bostancıs
Among the Bostancıs (also written as Bostangees), some were promoted to a higher rank and were called Hasaki, a title
The Principles of Ottoman Power and Survival
Dismissing Warnings and Overconfidence Some of the Janissary officers strongly advised that the Vizier should be removed at once, using
The Epistle Dedicatory
Prosperity and the Spirit of Victory Truly fortunate are those people whose spirits are raised by the spoils and trophies
Artists Respond to Bulgaria’s Rich Inspiration
Artists were quick to take advantage of the favorable conditions they found in Bulgaria. Those who lived in the country,
Expansion of Agricultural Banking After 1895
By 1895, the agricultural banks in Bulgaria had greatly expanded their activities. Their number of transactions increased, and their role