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Essay Archive - The Ottoman Empire: Focus on Society
The Ottoman Empire: Focus on Society
By the 16th century, the vast and mighty empire of the Ottomans had
reached the zenith of its power. The lands under Ottoman rule stretched
from the heart of Central Europe to the deserts of Arabia. In nearly every
respect, the Ottoman Empire was strong and well-organized. As such, it
comes as no surprise that the people under Ottoman rule were organized in
a neat power structure as well. From the royal Sultan to the villagers in
the rayyah class, the people of the Empire each had a unique position in
Ottoman society.
At the ver....
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