Journal of International Eastern European Studies

Yazarlar: Orhan KILIÇ

Konular:Tarih

Anahtar Kelimeler:Rumelia,Zaim,Sipahi,Timar,Zeamet,Ottoman,Fief

Özet: The main element of the Ottoman provincial military system is the dirlik owner equestrian groups. These groups are divided into two basic groups: zaim and sipahi. Zaims  hold zeamet and  sipahis hold timar.These military units also had the obligation to provide fully-equipped soldiers for certain parts of their income. The examined notebook contains brief and categorized information about the zaims and sipahis in Rumelia province, which is the first hierarchical place within the provincial administrative system of the Ottoman Empire. This book is prepared in a different character from we are accustomed to the timar tevcih, timar yoklama or timar icmal books. According to the book containing information for the year 1533, in Rumelia province there are 384 zaim and 11.203 sipahis. The income and durability zones in which income categories are saved and the dirlik regions are included in the book. The content in the book is presented in a systematic way to provide clearer information. In this respect, the most geographically broadest and the most resistant number of the state in terms of number of zaim and sipahi of the province has been put forward. Although this information is tried to be given in comparison with other provinces, the main theme has not been removed. It is doubtless that this information will become more meaningful and valuable to the general public by conducting similar studies of other provinces.

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