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Copyright Hacettepe University, Ataturk Institute for Modern Turkish History Spring 2011

Abstract

This study handles the functions of Ottoman local notables in depth in the case of Tirîdzade Mehmed Pasha, one of the prominent figures in Usak district. In this context, first of all, the Tirîdzade Mehmed Pasha's familial personality and then his wealth resources are introduced. Afterwards, it is given his role in the Ottoman provinicial life as a tradesman, tax collector, opponent, manufacturer, and a philanthropist. The study, focusing on the emergence of a notable and his activities is constructed upon the materials from the various collections such as Irade, Sûrâ-yi Devlet, Meclis-i Vükelâ, Bâb-i Âlî, housed in the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives. As a conclusion, it could be seen that in Usak district, Tirîdzâde Mehmed Pasha's activities had crucial functions with its either positive or negative aspects. It can be argued that Tirîdzâde Mehmed Pasha is a prominent historical figure, with his wealth and political influence, conducting the administrative affairs of the aforementioned district as well as its economy, acting as a mediator in the peripheral relations of the centre (Istanbul) with the province in a way he appeared either as a representetative or an opponent of the former. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Geç Dönem Osmanli Tasra Toplumunda Esrâfin Mahallî Islevleri Üzerine: Usakli Tirîdzâde Mehmed Pasa*
Author
Çakmak, Biray
Pages
3-29,145
Publication year
2011
Publication date
Spring 2011
Publisher
Hacettepe University, Ataturk Institute for Modern Turkish History
ISSN
13051458
e-ISSN
21471592
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Turkish
ProQuest document ID
1197785408
Copyright
Copyright Hacettepe University, Ataturk Institute for Modern Turkish History Spring 2011