Extraordinary In-Kind Taxes Collected from the Sanjak of Ankara (1540-1640)
As in other countries, the main revenue of the Ottoman Empire came from the taxes collected from its subjects. Tax collection was even more crucial during extraordinary times, such as wars. Indeed, the most critical need of the army during a war was the subsistence of its soldiers on the move as wel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Koc University, Vehbi Koc Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM)
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Ankara Araştırmaları Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://jag.journalagent.com/jas/pdfs/JAS_8_1_143_156.pdf |
| Summary: | As in other countries, the main revenue of the Ottoman Empire came from the taxes collected from its subjects. Tax collection was even more crucial during extraordinary times, such as wars. Indeed, the most critical need of the army during a war was the subsistence of its soldiers on the move as well as those on the front. To meet this need, the reaya was expected to pay in-kind taxes within the framework of extraordinary tax principles. The reaya was not only asked to provide in-kind taxes but was also required to cover transportation costs as a part of the tax. The Sanjak of Ankara, situated in the Anatolian State, was expected to pay this tax together with its districts during times of emergency. The primary aim of this study is to identify examples of in-kind taxes that were systematically accrued in the Sanjak of Ankara during the campaigns carried out in the second half of the 16th century and the first half of the 17th century. Another aim is to understand to what level the reaya in Ankara managed to fulfil its obligations during this period by determining the imposition and collection rates of in-kind taxes collected from the Sanjak of Ankara. Lastly, this study assesses tax obligations by analyzing the obtained data on in-kind taxes in Ankara. |
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| ISSN: | 2147-8724 2147-8724 |