Ottoman High Politics and the Ulema Household

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

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   Pages 1-19

3. The Life of Feyzullah Efendi: A Typical Rocky Career Path of an Alim

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   Pages 20-53

4. The Formation and Consolidation of the Kapi (Grandee Household)

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   Pages 54-86

5. The Rise of the Household to Hegemonic Status

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   Pages 87-137

6. Household Property, Sources of Income, and Economic Activity

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   Pages 138-187

7. The Contribution of Waqfs to the Preservation of the Power and Wealth of Households

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   Pages 188-211

8. Epilogue

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9. Back Matter

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In the 17th century, the elite household (kap?) became the focal point of Ottoman elite politics and socialization. It was a cultural melting pot, bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds through empire-wide patronage networks. This book investigates the layers of kap? power, through the example of ?eyhülislam Feyzullah Efendielite.

• Ottoman history
• Elites and Social history
• 17th century history
• Turkish history
• empire
• individual
• Islam
• politics

• Ariel University, Israel

  Michael Nizri

Michael Nizri is a lecturer in the Department of Israel and Middle Eastern Studies (Political Science) at Ariel University, Israel. His interests include Ottoman elite households, ulema, slavery, and religious foundations.

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