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This exceptional manuscript provides a rare insight to the workings of an Ottoman regional government, in this case in the European province of Roumelia. The facsimile of the document is accompanied by an English translation.
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Introduction The Records of the Rumili Kaymakami The Manastir 'Record Book of Complaints' Appendix A: The Role of the Kadi in the Administration of Eikayet Appendix B: Glossary Edition of Manastir Sicilli No. 64 Transliteration and Translation Part 1: The Manastir 'Record Book of Complaints', folio 1b/1-2b/6 (19-27 March 1781) The Text, folio 1b/1-2b/6 Part 2: The Manastir 'Record Book of Complaints', folio 3a/1-27a (23 September 1782-16 January 1783) The Text, folio 3a/1-24b/10 Sources Consulted Facsimile
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Michael Ursinus, educated at Hamburg, held academic positions in Munich, Birmingham (UK) and Freiburg (Germany). He is currently Professor of Islamic and Ottoman Studies at the University of Heidelberg. His main research interests include the Balkans under Ottoman rule, the history of the periodical press in the Middle East, and Ottoman diplomatics and palaeography.
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This exceptional manuscript provides a rare insight to the workings of an Ottoman regional government, in this case in the European province of Roumelia. The facsimile of the document is accompanied by an English translation.
