Debates about the Nature of God
Religious Arguments among Sects Many of the religious sects mentioned earlier strongly defended their own beliefs. Because of these disagreements, […]
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The Office of the Judge of the Militia
The office that comes next after the Mufti is called the Kadelefchere, or the Judge of the Militia. This official
Stories About Treachery in the Rise of Turkish Power
The passage speaks about many stories from different ages that describe the growth of Turkish power. It claims that there
The Influence of Turkish Fashion
A wise observer noted how Greek and Armenian Christians often imitate Turkish clothing and customs. They try to look as
The Marriage Ceremony of a Sultana
In the Ottoman court, the marriage between a Pasha and a Sultana followed a special and formal ceremony. Everything was
Ancient Description of the Sarmatians
Ancient writers described the Sarmatians, who are often connected with the Tatars, as brave and powerful horsemen. A Latin historian
The Prime Vizier’s Procession to the Divan
When the Prime Vizier went to the Divan, which was a chamber inside the Seraglio palace, he was accompanied by
Honor of Serving in the Royal Chamber
Those who, through the grace and favor of the Sultan, reached the dignity of serving in the Royal Chamber enjoyed
Alarm Spreads Through the Seraglio
In the midst of this fear and confusion, a guard of Black and White Eunuchs came quickly to the door
The Maxims of Turkish Government
Introduction to a Different Form of Rule The constitution of the Turkish government is very different from most other governments