The Formality of Decentralisation in The Ottoman Empire
Journal: Osmanli Mirasi Arastirmalari Dergisi
Year: 2023

While scientists acknowledge the existence of autonomous entities within the Ottoman Realm, no concerted effort seems to be in place to summarise and categorise them properly regarding the method of their establishment and maintenance throughout their histories. This article is an attempt to close this gap by providing a detailed landscape of decentralised arrangements throughout its vast realm. To this end, we will distinguish three major types of decentralisation concerning their formality: fo