Publication: Hilâfet merkezi olarak İstanbul yahut sehir, din, siyaset
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Istanbul did not only remain the capital city of the Ottoman Empire following its conquest but also became a spiritual town by acquiring an identity as the center of caliphate. This is a process shaped by what we may call philosophical, political, religious, cultural fundaments and a vivid history. This characteristic, having continued de facto until the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and culturally after it, presents a remarkable picture. This study discusses Istanbul, one of the huge cities serving as the center of caliphate, and offers an evaluation of scattered information gathered and classified from relevant sources.
Istanbul did not only remain the capital city of the Ottoman Empire following its conquest but also became a spiritual town by acquiring an identity as the center of caliphate. This is a process shaped by what we may call philosophical, political, religious, cultural fundaments and a vivid history. This characteristic, having continued de facto until the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and culturally after it, presents a remarkable picture. This study discusses Istanbul, one of the huge cities serving as the center of caliphate, and offers an evaluation of scattered information gathered and classified from relevant sources.