The Janissary Chambers and Their Officers
Senior Officers of the Janissary Corps The ninth senior officer of the Janissaries was the Peikbaşı, the commander of the […]
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Auxiliary Military Forces in the Ottoman Empire
More Than the Regular Army The Ottoman Empire relied not only on its famous Janissaries, Sipahis, and Timariots but also
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
Admission to the Schools
When the youths are admitted to the Seraglio, they are placed in one of two schools, called Oda. These are
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
Crisis at the Court of the Grand Signior
Advice from the Inner Circle During this dangerous moment, the Grand Signior received urgent advice from two powerful figures within
European Contempt and Ottoman Advance
The author explains that contempt for the Turks on one side played a major role in weakening the Christian response
Characteristics of Bulgarian Art
The Role of the National Museum The art gallery of the National Museum in Sofia has existed for almost twenty
Expansion of the “Balkan” Insurance Company
In 1895, the “Balkan” Insurance Company took an important step to strengthen its position in the Bulgarian insurance market. It