The Training and Promotion of Janissary Recruits
Different Duties for New Recruits Not every Acemi Oğlan (Janissary recruit) followed the same path during training. After entering Ottoman […]
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The Timariots and the Organization of the Ottoman Army
The Duties of the Timariots The Timariots were an important part of the Ottoman cavalry. Like the Zaims, they held
The Emperor of Germany and the Ottoman Tribute
The Emperor of Germany may also be described, in a certain sense, as a tributary to the Ottoman Empire. We
Lessons for Christians
From the example of the Turks, all Christians can learn an important lesson about obedience and law. The Turks show
The Government of Kars
The fifteenth province was the Government of the Pasha of Kars, a city located near Erzurum, close to the eastern
The Sultan’s Appearance in the Garden
When the Grand Signior wishes to spend time in the palace garden with a chosen number of women, a signal
Obedience and Discipline in the Turkish Military
The Training of Absolute Obedience Obedience was carefully taught and deeply instilled in the Turkish military. This discipline began early
Women Artists in Bulgarian Art
Several women artists have played an important role in the development of Bulgarian art, especially in specialized fields. Mme Anna
Official Support for the Fine Arts in Bulgaria
Orders and commissions given by civil and ecclesiastical authorities played an important role in the development of fine arts in
Banknotes in Circulation
The banknotes that are actually in circulation are divided into seven different series. These series were created to meet the