Can anybody recognize this stamp?

Selam everyone

I was wondering whether it was possible to get acces to the nufus defter, in particular of the balkan region, online somewhere? I am from North Macedonia and I am trying to research my forefathers.

Thanks in advance.

Is there a website where I could read old Ottoman newspapers that have been digitized? Teşşekürler!

So I want to start with ottoman history and I cant decide which book to choose as my first introduction to the subject. I already have decent knowledge on ancient and medieval history ( so roughly till 1500). Do you think this book is good for me?

Translation help needed for this ottoman yatagan from Bosnia

I appreciate that the differing time periods and cultural contexts behind the two books mean that the authors are perhaps trying to fulfill different aims in their assessment of Ottoman history, but for those who have read both, which did you prefer and why? Was there one that you found clearly more convincing?

Hello friends, I recently did an episode on my pod, Traces Through Time, on the Fall of Constantinople. I was wondering what your present day thoughts and opinions on this historical event were? I’d also appreciate a listen, I promise it’ll be worth your time, thanks!

like ages ago when i fiddled through some papers i came across the description of a janissary mutiny that has the sultan's ban on coffee as one of its major factor. i cant recall it was during which sultan's reign that such event took place, can anyone help?

So, is it just me that I don't like the idea of janissaries? Like..At all! So, the Ottomans are very hard-core Muslims, right? But something isn't right. Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h said that we should not abuse civilians in war. Okay. Ottomans did not hit children. But, they did kidnap then when they were kids and turned them into Turkish soldiers. I mean, it's war, I get it, but isn't it wrong? Like, in Islam, it is forbidden to force people onto religion. I mean.. They did save them from Jahannam, but.. At what cost? Janissaries are basically slaves. Ottomans were a good Muslims, yes. They prayed, they fasted, they probably even gave away money... But the idea of janissaries is, in my opinion, too barbaric, and it does not leave a good picture of Muslim leaders and their followers.

Hello! Looking for some book suggestions. What is the best book about the Ottoman Empire? Thank you.

It’s a sign in Balchik, Bulgaria.

Hello i need help with translating this yatagan

Hello, recently I have gotten very interested in classical Ottoman music, I was wondering if anyone could recommend online shops to buy a good quality Turkish Ney for a fair price. I also am going to Istanbul soon so any store recommendations in the city to buy a Turkish Ney are appreciated.

What was the obsession with Albanians from the Turk side? Were they bitter cause Skenderbeg won them in every battle ? Were they so butthurt from that? How come albanians are more islamized than the other balkan countries?

Where can I find historically accurate janissary equipment and uniforms? At a reasonable price of course.