The Growth and Appearance of the Janissaries
The Expansion of the Janissary Corps When the Janissary Corps was first established, it is believed to have consisted of […]
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The Military Duties of the Zaims in the Ottoman Empire
The Responsibilities of the Zaims The Zaims were important members of the Ottoman military system. They received the income from
Absolute Obedience to the Sultan
Another result of this strict system of government was the complete obedience shown to the Grand Signior, or Sultan. Great
The Province of Damascus (Scham)
The fourth great province of the Ottoman Empire was Scham, better known as Damascus. This province held a very important
The White Eunuchs and Their Rank
These officers described above are the principal and senior officers among the White Eunuchs of the Seraglio. Besides them, there
The Fall of Feminine Rule
Growing Anger Among the Soldiers For a long time, the government was effectively ruled by women and court favorites. This
The Danger of Unlimited Power
From these events, we can observe a general truth: those who hold unlimited power are always at risk. Their power
Haralampy Tatcheff and Decorative Art in Bulgaria
Among Bulgarian artists, Haralampy Tatcheff stands out as the leading figure in decorative art. He graduated from the School of
Public Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
The clear success of the various art exhibitions held in Bulgaria, together with the growing number of orders given by
Liabilities of the Bulgarian National Bank
The liabilities of the Bulgarian National Bank show how its financial resources were distributed and how it met its obligations.