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THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI-2 Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival documents except Turkey. There are various collections and archival· catalogues in the Historical· Archives of... more
THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI-2
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival· catalogues in the Historical· Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the
former director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has
116 pages. It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all
registers in the catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of
Thessaloniki and nearby cities. All of the registers were physically
identified and their dimensions and numbers of pages were stated.
In the catalogue, the durabiliiy of the registers, condition of covers,
wearing of the pages if there are any, which materials were used
on the covers and what kind of ornaments were imprinted were
explained in details. Moreover, considering the dimensions and the
context of the registers, it was determined if different registers
were compilled or not. In the context of registers, the historical 176
interval between date of the first entry and the last entry was
showed. In addition, it was also clarified what kind of documents
the registers contain. Therefore, providing contextual information,
such as huccet (title-deeds), ferman and vakifname (deeds of trust),
will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their study
process. The purpose of the work is to present the translation of the
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records from Greek into Turkish
for the benefit of Turkish researchers.These court records
comprising the numbers from 1 to 177 registered in the Greek
catalog were published with their Turkish translation and the
original version in the first issue of the Journal of Anatolian and
Balkan Studies. We are also publishing the second and last section
translation and the original text in the catalog between 178 and 337
in this issue.
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI-2
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival· catalogues in the Historical· Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the
former director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has
116 pages. It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all
registers in the catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of
Thessaloniki and nearby cities. All of the registers were physically
identified and their dimensions and numbers of pages were stated.
In the catalogue, the durabiliiy of the registers, condition of covers,
wearing of the pages if there are any, which materials were used
on the covers and what kind of ornaments were imprinted were
explained in details. Moreover, considering the dimensions and the
context of the registers, it was determined if different registers
were compilled or not. In the context of registers, the historical 176
interval between date of the first entry and the last entry was
showed. In addition, it was also clarified what kind of documents
the registers contain. Therefore, providing contextual information,
such as huccet (title-deeds), ferman and vakifname (deeds of trust),
will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their study
process. The purpose of the work is to present the translation of the
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records from Greek into Turkish
for the benefit of Turkish researchers.These court records
comprising the numbers from 1 to 177 registered in the Greek
catalog were published with their Turkish translation and the
original version in the first issue of the Journal of Anatolian and
Balkan Studies. We are also publishing the second and last section
translation and the original text in the catalog between 178 and 337
in this issue.
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Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival documents except Turkey. There are various collections and archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues... more
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The Catalogue
of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the former
director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has 116 pages.
It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all registers in the
catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of Thessaloniki and
nearby cities. All of the registers were physically identified and their
dimensions and numbers of pages were stated. In the catalogue, the
durability of the registers, condition of covers, wearing of the pages
if there are any, which materials were used on the covers and what
kind of ornaments were imprinted were explained in details.
Moreover, considering the dimensions and the context of the
registers, it was determined if different registers were united or not.
In the context of registers, the historical interval between date of the
first entry and the last entry was showed. In addition, it was also
clarified what kind of documents the registers contain. Therefore,
providing contextual information, such as huccet, ferman and
vakifname, will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their
study process. The aim of the paper is to translate the Catalogue of
Thessaloniki Court Records from Greek into Turkish for the benefit
of Turkish researchers.
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The Catalogue
of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the former
director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has 116 pages.
It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all registers in the
catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of Thessaloniki and
nearby cities. All of the registers were physically identified and their
dimensions and numbers of pages were stated. In the catalogue, the
durability of the registers, condition of covers, wearing of the pages
if there are any, which materials were used on the covers and what
kind of ornaments were imprinted were explained in details.
Moreover, considering the dimensions and the context of the
registers, it was determined if different registers were united or not.
In the context of registers, the historical interval between date of the
first entry and the last entry was showed. In addition, it was also
clarified what kind of documents the registers contain. Therefore,
providing contextual information, such as huccet, ferman and
vakifname, will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their
study process. The aim of the paper is to translate the Catalogue of
Thessaloniki Court Records from Greek into Turkish for the benefit
of Turkish researchers.
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THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival documents except Turkey. There are various collections and archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of... more
THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the
former director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has
116 pages. It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all
registers in the catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of
Thessaloniki and nearby cities. All of the registers were physically
identified and their dimensions and numbers of pages were stated.
In the catalogue, the durability of the registers, condition of covers,
wearing of the pages if there are any, which materials were used
on the covers and what kind of ornaments were imprinted were
explained in details. Moreover, considering the dimensions and the
context of the registers, it was determined if different registers
were united or not. In the context of registers, the historical 258
interval between date of the first entry and the last entry was
showed. In addition, it was also clarified what kind of documents
the registers contain. Therefore, providing contextual information,
such as huccet, ferman and vakifname, will contribute to the
researchers in accelerating their study process. The purpose of the
work is to present the second half of the court catalog of the
Thessaloniki, prepared by the former director of the archives
(Vasilis DIMITRIADIS), for the benefit of researchers.
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The
Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the
former director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has
116 pages. It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all
registers in the catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of
Thessaloniki and nearby cities. All of the registers were physically
identified and their dimensions and numbers of pages were stated.
In the catalogue, the durability of the registers, condition of covers,
wearing of the pages if there are any, which materials were used
on the covers and what kind of ornaments were imprinted were
explained in details. Moreover, considering the dimensions and the
context of the registers, it was determined if different registers
were united or not. In the context of registers, the historical 258
interval between date of the first entry and the last entry was
showed. In addition, it was also clarified what kind of documents
the registers contain. Therefore, providing contextual information,
such as huccet, ferman and vakifname, will contribute to the
researchers in accelerating their study process. The purpose of the
work is to present the second half of the court catalog of the
Thessaloniki, prepared by the former director of the archives
(Vasilis DIMITRIADIS), for the benefit of researchers.
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THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival documents except Turkey. There are various collections and archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of... more
THE CATALOG OF THE OTTOMAN COURT
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The Catalogue
of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the former
director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has 116 pages.
It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all registers in the
catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of Thessaloniki and
nearby cities. All of the registers were physically identified and their
dimensions and numbers of pages were stated. In the catalogue, the
durability of the registers, condition of covers, wearing of the pages
if there are any, which materials were used on the covers and what
kind of ornaments were imprinted were explained in details.
Moreover, considering the dimensions and the context of the
registers, it was determined if different registers were united or not.
In the context of registers, the historical interval between date of the
first entry and the last entry was showed. In addition, it was also
clarified what kind of documents the registers contain. Therefore,
providing contextual information, such as huccet, ferman and
vakifname, will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their
study process. The purpose of the work is to present the first half of
the court catalog of the Thessaloniki, prepared by the former
director of the archives (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS), for the benefit of
researchers.
REGISTERS OF THESSALONIKI
Abstract: Greece is one of the countries that has Ottoman archival
documents except Turkey. There are various collections and
archival catalogues in the Historical Archives of Macedonia in
Thessaloniki of Greece. One of these catalogues was formed under
the title “Catalogue of Thessaloniki Court Records”. The Catalogue
of Thessaloniki Court Records had been prepared by the former
director of the archive (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS) and has 116 pages.
It has 337 registers from 1694 to 1912. Almost all registers in the
catalogue belong to Ottoman court records of Thessaloniki and
nearby cities. All of the registers were physically identified and their
dimensions and numbers of pages were stated. In the catalogue, the
durability of the registers, condition of covers, wearing of the pages
if there are any, which materials were used on the covers and what
kind of ornaments were imprinted were explained in details.
Moreover, considering the dimensions and the context of the
registers, it was determined if different registers were united or not.
In the context of registers, the historical interval between date of the
first entry and the last entry was showed. In addition, it was also
clarified what kind of documents the registers contain. Therefore,
providing contextual information, such as huccet, ferman and
vakifname, will contribute to the researchers in accelerating their
study process. The purpose of the work is to present the first half of
the court catalog of the Thessaloniki, prepared by the former
director of the archives (Vasilis DIMITRIADIS), for the benefit of
researchers.
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The Ottomans went on to the Balkans after taking the Çimpe castle in 1352 and the castle of Gelibolu in 1354, and there they continued their conquests. In a short time, many cities in Thrace were came under the Ottoman rule. One of the... more
The Ottomans went on to the Balkans after taking the Çimpe castle in 1352 and the
castle of Gelibolu in 1354, and there they continued their conquests. In a short time,
many cities in Thrace were came under the Ottoman rule. One of the first conquered
cities in Thrace was the city of Dimetoka, today located within the borders of Greece.
Dimetoka, included in the Ottoman administrative division and located in the region
of Seydi Ali Sultan’s zawiya, was turned into a district (kaza) centre affiliated to Çirmen
Sanjak. After being taken under the control of the Ottoman Empire, in Dimetoka and in
its regions the Ottoman raider lords (uç bey) and religious leaders began to establish their
lodges and zawiyas. These are followed by the establishment of foundations. Among
those who founded these institutions and settlements, we come across raider lords such
as Turhan Bey, Malkoç Bey and Mezid Bey. As for the religious leaders, we can mention
Abdal Cüneyd, Çakmak Dede, Ahi Dinek, Kanad Abdal and Hızır Baba. The zawiyas and
foundations established by the raider lords and religious leaders were legitimated due to
the berats given by the Ottoman sultans such as Murad I, Yıldırım Bayezid, Mehmed I,
Murad II and Mehmed the Conqueror. Among the income sources of these zawiyas and
foundations, we found the villages named as Sultan Shah, Göç Beyi, Bektash and Ziyaret
Beylü. In addition, the presence of Bektashane in some lodges reveals the relationship
of the early religious leaders in the Dimetoka region with Bektashism. The Ottoman
registry books contain important and rare information about foundations, dervish lodges
and zawiyas established in the region. These registers belong to the period between 1485
and 1574. In this study, the zawiyas and lodges, established in the Dimetoka region, and
some of the villages, which are among their sources of income, were analysed by using
the registry books.
castle of Gelibolu in 1354, and there they continued their conquests. In a short time,
many cities in Thrace were came under the Ottoman rule. One of the first conquered
cities in Thrace was the city of Dimetoka, today located within the borders of Greece.
Dimetoka, included in the Ottoman administrative division and located in the region
of Seydi Ali Sultan’s zawiya, was turned into a district (kaza) centre affiliated to Çirmen
Sanjak. After being taken under the control of the Ottoman Empire, in Dimetoka and in
its regions the Ottoman raider lords (uç bey) and religious leaders began to establish their
lodges and zawiyas. These are followed by the establishment of foundations. Among
those who founded these institutions and settlements, we come across raider lords such
as Turhan Bey, Malkoç Bey and Mezid Bey. As for the religious leaders, we can mention
Abdal Cüneyd, Çakmak Dede, Ahi Dinek, Kanad Abdal and Hızır Baba. The zawiyas and
foundations established by the raider lords and religious leaders were legitimated due to
the berats given by the Ottoman sultans such as Murad I, Yıldırım Bayezid, Mehmed I,
Murad II and Mehmed the Conqueror. Among the income sources of these zawiyas and
foundations, we found the villages named as Sultan Shah, Göç Beyi, Bektash and Ziyaret
Beylü. In addition, the presence of Bektashane in some lodges reveals the relationship
of the early religious leaders in the Dimetoka region with Bektashism. The Ottoman
registry books contain important and rare information about foundations, dervish lodges
and zawiyas established in the region. These registers belong to the period between 1485
and 1574. In this study, the zawiyas and lodges, established in the Dimetoka region, and
some of the villages, which are among their sources of income, were analysed by using
the registry books.
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Since the beginning of the Ottoman rule, the district of Turnovo was a part of provence of Nikopol, which is the heir of the Turnovo kingdom of Shishman’s dinasty. Within the studied period (1515-1614), the number of villages included in... more
Since the beginning of the Ottoman rule, the district of Turnovo was a
part of provence of Nikopol, which is the heir of the Turnovo kingdom of Shishman’s
dinasty. Within the studied period (1515-1614), the number of villages included in the
boundaries of Turnovo district was about 180. And the number of derbendzhi villages in
the district ranged from 5 to 16 from the beginning of the 16th to the first quarter of the
17th c. The district of Turnovo, located in mountainous areas and crossed by the Yantra
River, includes dangerous and quite difficult areas, which need special security. For this
purpose, the Ottoman Empire granted special status to the inhabitants of some villages in
the Turnovo district and appointed them as the guardians of passers-by. This practice
occurs not only in the Bulgarian lands but also in the other Balkan lands during the
Ottoman period. The Ottoman tax registers (tahrir defters) represent one of the most
important sources of the Balkan settlement history. They provide detailed information on
the different categories of population and the villages where they live. Most of them date
back to the 16th c. Most registers referring to Turnovo district also date back to the 16th c.
In this article the derbendzhi villages in Turnovo district will be studied during the period
1515-1614. The main sources of this article are the unpublished or partially published
Ottoman registers of Nikopol provence kept in Bulgarian National Library in Sofia and in
Turkish archives in Istanbul and Ankara. The purpose is to identify derbendzhi villages in
Turnovo district and to analyze demographic, social and economic situation during the
period. It will focus on the demographic and economic changes that have occurred in
these villages during the studied period.
part of provence of Nikopol, which is the heir of the Turnovo kingdom of Shishman’s
dinasty. Within the studied period (1515-1614), the number of villages included in the
boundaries of Turnovo district was about 180. And the number of derbendzhi villages in
the district ranged from 5 to 16 from the beginning of the 16th to the first quarter of the
17th c. The district of Turnovo, located in mountainous areas and crossed by the Yantra
River, includes dangerous and quite difficult areas, which need special security. For this
purpose, the Ottoman Empire granted special status to the inhabitants of some villages in
the Turnovo district and appointed them as the guardians of passers-by. This practice
occurs not only in the Bulgarian lands but also in the other Balkan lands during the
Ottoman period. The Ottoman tax registers (tahrir defters) represent one of the most
important sources of the Balkan settlement history. They provide detailed information on
the different categories of population and the villages where they live. Most of them date
back to the 16th c. Most registers referring to Turnovo district also date back to the 16th c.
In this article the derbendzhi villages in Turnovo district will be studied during the period
1515-1614. The main sources of this article are the unpublished or partially published
Ottoman registers of Nikopol provence kept in Bulgarian National Library in Sofia and in
Turkish archives in Istanbul and Ankara. The purpose is to identify derbendzhi villages in
Turnovo district and to analyze demographic, social and economic situation during the
period. It will focus on the demographic and economic changes that have occurred in
these villages during the studied period.
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Öz 17 Eylül 1176 yılında gerçekleşen ve Türk tarihi açısından çok büyük öneme sahip olan Miryokefalon Savaşı'nın nerede gerçekleştiği ve bu konudaki değişik ve çelişkili görüşler gündeme gelmiştir. Söz konusu savaşla ilgili Süryani,... more
Öz 17 Eylül 1176 yılında gerçekleşen ve Türk tarihi açısından çok büyük öneme sahip olan Miryokefalon Savaşı'nın nerede gerçekleştiği ve bu konudaki değişik ve çelişkili görüşler gündeme gelmiştir. Söz konusu savaşla ilgili Süryani, Ermeni ve Latin kaynakları bulunmakla birlikte biz görüşümüzü dönemin Bizans kaynakları olan İoannis Kinnamos ve Nikitas Honiatis'in görüşleriyle İmparator Manuel Komnenos'un mektubuna dayandıracağız. Miryokefalon Muharebesi'nin yerini Kinnamos ve Manuel'in mektubu Τζιβρηλιτζημανἰ (Civrilicimani) olarak kaydetmiştir. Aynı yeri Nikitas Honiatis Τζυβρίτζη (Civrici) olarak yazar ve buranın geçit olduğuna vurgu yapar. Ancak savaşın gerçekleştiği bölgede birden fazla Çivril adını taşıyan yerleşim birimi vardır ve savaşın gerçekleştiği yerler konusunda iddiaların söz konusu olduğu coğrafyada iki tane Çivril mevcuttur. Bunun ötesinde Bizans kaynaklarında Çivril'in yakınında olduğu söylenen Homa adında da her iki Çivril'in yakınında yerleşim birimleri bulunmaktadır. Ancak, soyadı Honazlı anlamına gelen Nikitas Honiatis eserinde Dinar'dan bahsederken, Büyük Menderes ırmağının kaynaklarının burada olduğu ifade eder ve hemen arkasından Homa, terk edilmiş olan Miryokefalon Kalesi ve Çivril geçidi gelmektedir. Dolayısıyla günümüzde Denizli ilinde yer alan ve Büyük Menderes ırmağının kaynağı kabul edilen Işıklı gölünün çevresinde Homa=Seiblia (Gümüşsu) ve Çivril yerleşim birimlerine rastlanır. Honiatis'in anlatımını takip ettiğimizde Çivrici geçidi, yüksek yamaçlarla kuzeye gittikçe sarplığı azalan uzun bir vadi olarak nitelendirilir. Bu anlatımlara göre günümüzde Çivril ilçesine bağlı Gümüşsu beldesini geçtikten sonra günümüzde kalıntıları olan ve Miryokefalon olarak düşündüğümüz hisarı geçtikten sonra başlayan, güney-kuzey yönünde ince ve
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A bstract: The practice know n as vigla in Balkan history was continued by the O ttoman Empire under the name derbendjilik. The Ottom an tax registers from the second h alf o f XV and from XVI century help us to present the derbendji... more
A bstract: The practice know n as vigla in Balkan history was continued by the O ttoman Empire under the name derbendjilik. The Ottom an tax registers from the second h alf o f XV and from XVI century help us to present the derbendji villages and show the development o f derbendji organization in the Balkans. W hen we examine the Balkan territory in general we see that the villages appointed as derbendji villages are located in various geographical areas. Differences in geographical location diversified the duties o f derbendji villages. Another issue to examine is the difference o f the amount o f taxes paid by the derbendji villages. For example, the location of some o f the derbendji villages on the banks o f the Danube and Timok rivers and the situation o f others in mountainous regions influenced their distribution according to region. In this study, we will focus on the definition o f the terms o f vigla and derbend, the similarities and differences between the organizations o f vigla and derbend, the emergence o f derbendjilik in the Balkans and the expansion o f the organization. The tax registers concerning the Ottoman sandjaks in the Balkans dated X V-X V I centuries represent the main sources for our paper.