Tag: Ottoman
Ottoman Sultan II. Who is Bayezid? Life story
Although he ascended to the throne during the rise of the Ottoman Empire, he experienced many problems during his reign. Bayezid is the subject of this content. II managed to…
What is the Succession System in the Ottoman Empire? – Webtekno
What is the succession system that determines the ruler, that is, the sultan, in the Ottoman Empire? This system played an important role in the conflicts in the Ottoman palace,…
Dwarfs Who Secretly Ruled the Ottoman Empire: Nasuh and Cuhud
It may sound strange to say that a dwarf ruled the Ottoman Empire. But this claim has a grain of truth and is actually related to a practice that lasted…
Ottoman Colonial Flag Printed by the British During the War
England, who was sure that they would turn the Ottoman Empire into their colony, even prepared a flag for this. The detail written on it is the kind that gives…
The Ottoman Sultan Who Deserves His Nickname: ‘Crazy’ İbrahim
There was a sultan in history who was called “crazy” and everything he did was attributed to his madness… Yes, we are talking about Ibrahim, who was born to Ahmet…
Vizier Ahmet Pasha Chopping Meat by Bit by Bit in the Ottoman Empire
Now we will tell you an event from our past. You may be a little startled while reading because what is happening is not normal at all. We have witnessed…
How Did Fratricide Appear in the Ottoman Empire?
The subject we will discuss shortly is perhaps one of the most painful historical events of the Ottoman Empire. Because we will talk about why the Ottoman sultan, who dismissed…
What is Capitulation? Examples and Effects on the Ottoman Empire
Capitulation, which expresses the privileges given by one state to another state through agreements, is a concept we have encountered throughout history. Especially the capitulations given by the Ottoman Empire…
Horrible Torture Methods in the Ottoman Empire – Webtekno
There were various torture methods applied to criminals in the Ottoman Empire, and dying against these tortures literally meant salvation. These methods, which are implemented in accordance with the penalties…
The Scary Story That Started the Suicide Epidemic in the Ottoman Empire
When both the concept of art/artist and suicide are involved, situations can leave a much more shocking effect than normal. Suicide has a lot of place in history and art,…
Why Did Ottoman Sultans Always Pose Sideways?
The first photograph entered the Ottoman lands through the French in 1839. This invention, which is also new around the world, coincided with the last period of the Ottoman Empire.…
Why Is This Ottoman Train In The Middle Of The Desert For 105 Years?
A train belonging to Ottoman soldiers on the Hejaz Railway… It has been standing there for more than a hundred years without moving an inch from its position. This train,…
The Ottoman Pirate Who Inspired “Captain” Jack Sparrow
Jack Sparrow, the popular character of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, was inspired by a real pirate from the 17th century. And an Ottoman sailor who later became a…
How Many Can You Do in the Ottoman General Culture Test?
Are you ready to measure how many correct things you can get in this challenging Ottoman test, which we prepared based on the topics we touched on in our own…
Death Race in the Ottoman Empire Between Executioner and Criminal
The executioners of the Ottoman Empire were never known for their mercy. This, Sultan II. We can also understand Osman from the murder of his testicles after being compressed. In…
Wrestler Kara Ahmet Buried Alive in the Ottoman Empire
The history of wrestling, which is a prestigious and national sport for Turks, dates back to the Ottoman period. Our wrestlers, who represented the Turks in different countries and won…
Why were the first automobiles brought to the Ottoman Empire banned?
Aside from the fact that we could not find a place to park cars on the streets today, and our traffic problems, the most important element of transportation in the…
The Statue of Liberty’s Relevance to the Ottoman Sultan
Undoubtedly, one of the first things that comes to mind when we say “New York” is the “Statue of Liberty”. As the name suggests, we know that it represents independence…
The “Vampire” Incident That Frightened the People in an Ottoman Town
The year is 1833. At that time, the town of Tarnova in Bulgaria was affiliated to the Ottoman Empire… However, there is a chilling problem that the people of Tarnova…
The Incident where thousands of Ottoman soldiers were defeated by cannibals
In history, there were many states that fought with the Ottoman Empire. However, there is one enemy, a tribe famous for their cannibalism in the jungles of Africa. Located in…