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Ottomans tolorated feudal rule to keep the fringes of a vast empire under control (a direct cause for centuries long de-centralization). From late 1700s on, this situation turned out to be a greatest headache for the Sultan, as regional rulers (called Ayan in literature) came to deny central authority, time and time again. In brief, last three hundred years of the empire was the very scene of this struggle, between the Sultan and feudal rule.
However, Ottoman administration had no intention, nor the appetite to clash with those feudal lords and use up the already scarce resources. Despite reforms well into the republic, this has been the setting for Kurdish majority east of the empire.
When nationalism hit the eastern boundaries of the empire, contrary to general belief, Kurds and Arabs initially remained loyal to the caliph. Armenians were the first to abandon the ship. It is WW1 and the immediate aftermath that had brought a seperation in minds, fueled by the allied West. And the German cross Ottoman officers were wearing in their quest to recruit men to fight the caliphs’ holy war!
yes, browser translate. It's not perfect, but I believe the general message in the article is relayed.Have you used an app to translate?
Oh my f***ing goodness. Are we related to each other?! From which village are you?
Sorry.Haydaaa Brothers use Cay Bahcesi for that kind of discussions please.
*Turkish offensive commencelook, in the past, before any Turkish commence there's usually some high level talks between the Turkish side and Russia/USA, if this operation is imminent why haven't we seen any talks ??
There was a meeting in Sochi with Russia and Iran. Now we are waiting a meeting with Biden within a month.look, in the past, before any Turkish commence there's usually some high level talks between the Turkish side and Russia/USA, if this operation is imminent why haven't we seen any talks ??