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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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 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
The Imperial Seat of the Ottoman Emperors
The Ottoman Emperors’ court included three main schools or colleges of education for young men who were destined to serve
The Government of Buda in Hungary
The twentieth province was the Government of the Pasha of Budun, also called Buda, located in Hungary. This was one
The End of the Private Ceremony
After the formal ceremonies and private meeting have ended, the woman chosen by the Grand Signior is returned to the
The Corruption of Bektas Aga
False Wealth and Debased Coinage On the opposite side stood Bektas Aga, who felt completely secure in his position and
The Epistle Dedicatory
Prosperity and the Spirit of Victory Truly fortunate are those people whose spirits are raised by the spoils and trophies
Artistic Change Reflected in Exhibitions and Museums
The development of the spirit and working methods of Bulgarian art can be clearly seen in the art exhibitions held
“Balkan” National Insurance Company
The “Balkan” National Insurance Company is one of the most important native insurance institutions in Bulgaria. Its head office is