Explore Bulgaria at Your Own Pace on a Private Tour
A private tour can make a trip through Bulgaria feel more personal and easier to shape around your interests. Instead
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Walking Tours Istanbul for Architecture Lovers
Read the city through its streets Istanbul is a city where architecture appears in layers. Grand buildings rise above busy
The Training Grounds and Gardens of the Janissary Recruits
Where the Recruits Lived After joining the Acemi Oğlanlar (Janissary novice corps), many recruits were assigned to work in the
Zaims and Timariots in the Ottoman Land System
The Ottoman Military Land System One of the most important features of the Ottoman Empire was its land-based military system.
Muslim Prayer and a European Observer’s Opinion
A Scene of Quiet Worship The writer continues describing the way Muslims prayed, especially in the Ottoman Empire. He says
The Babylon Story and the Order of the Kalenderi
The Story of Hospitality in Babylon According to the story, when a respected religious master arrived in the city of
Historical Context of the Brcktajlj and Kid Kalya
In earlier times, particularly during the rule of Brcktajlj Dga$, Kid Kalya, Mahomet-dga, and others, certain groups engaged in rebellious
Condemnation of Heresy Among Persians
The Mufti of Constantinople issued a severe warning to the Persians regarding their religious practices. He stated that even if
The Origins of Christianity and Mahometanism
It is well known that Christianity and Mahometanism (Islam) were introduced into the world under very different circumstances. Christianity’s Early
The Turks’ View of Foreign Princes
The Turks, as mentioned before, were naturally proud and arrogant, confident in their own strength, bravery, and virtues. This pride