Sects and Religious Differences among Muslims
All Muslims, depending on the country where they live, usually follow one of the four main schools of Islamic law […]
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Independence of the Emaums
In religious matters, the Mufti does not have direct control over the Emaums in their daily work. He does not
The Treachery of the Treaty of 1604
The passage describes an event from the year 1604 and presents it as an example of treachery during peace negotiations.
The Role of Slaves in the Ottoman Empire
Every day, ships arrived from the Black Sea carrying captives, as we mentioned earlier. Considering the effects of the plague
The Position of Pashas in the Ottoman System
In the Ottoman system, Pashas were powerful governors and military leaders. However, their power did not come from noble birth
The Tartar Peoples Under Ottoman Influence
The Vrecopentian Tartars live in Taurica Chersonesus, now known as Crimea. The main city there is Theodosia, today called Cafa.
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
The Arz Agalar and Their Special Role
There were nine officers in the Seraglio known as the Arz Agalar. These men held a special privilege: they were
Fear for the Safety of the King
At this dangerous moment, the officers feared that the King was about to be taken from their control. The Capa
The Role of Severe Justice in the Turkish State
Justice as the Binding Force of the Empire What truly closes all divisions and heals the many wounds within the