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The Night of Worry
"Not at all, not at all!" my dragoman said. "I was afraid those Bulgarians might come back and burn down the tower. Let's leave...
A Comfortable Room
The best room in the tower was very nice. It had beautiful carpets, couches with soft cushions, and large mirrors and colorful pictures on...
An Unexpected Help
While I sat by the stream trying to cheer myself up with a pipe, since there was no dinner that night, an old man...
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Conquest Letters
Strengthening Bonds with Mecca
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of sending conquest letters, known as “be§aretname,” to announce the conquest of Istanbul. These...
Diplomatic Correspondence and Gift Exchange
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror’s Announcement of the Conquest of Istanbul
Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror continued the tradition of announcing conquests to the Islamic world through...
Ottoman Diplomacy and Wealth
Accumulation During Sultan Murad II’s Reign
Diplomatic Endeavors and Treaty Agreements
During both periods of Sultan Murad II’s reign, the Ottomans were engaged in military campaigns...
When was Istanbul settled?
Istanbul daily tours – The earliest-known settlement in the area, which people now know as Istanbul, was probably founded around 1000 BC. Its name...
Ensar on Chinese state TV
Customized Guided Tour – Ensar Islamoglu on CCTVChinese Television got the best guide for their customized guided tour. It was Ensar’s pleasure to tell them...
Where does the name Istanbul come from?
Istanbul Tours – Istanbul was officially adopted as a sole name in 1930. Through the ages the city of Istanbul has changed its name...