Public Order Problems in Adapazarı (1876-1908) Cover Image

Adapazarı'nda Yaşanan Asayiş Sorunları (1876-1908)
Public Order Problems in Adapazarı (1876-1908)

Author(s): Cengiz Keskin
Subject(s): 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), The Ottoman Empire, Migration Studies, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: Serkan YAZICI
Keywords: Adapazari; Public Order; 1876-1908; Immigrants; Armenians;

Summary/Abstract: Adapazari, where many nations from different ethnic origins live, has become even more confused with the immigrants coming to the region. In this region, which resembles a ball of problems, the main security problem that stands out is theft. It is seen that especially immigrants usurped the wealth of the rich people living in Adapazari. Those who resisted and tried to resist were battered, even killed. It is clear that the miserable situation of the refugees laid the groundwork for these crimes. These people, who came to Adapazari leaving all their assets from distant geographies, have been involved in such crimes. This chaotic situation has further increased the unrest in Adapazari and its surroundings. The danger of encountering a bandit or gang group at any moment has worried the people of the region. The studies conducted by states such as England and America on Armenians also disturbed the public order in the region. It is seen that Armenians living in Adapazari were greatly influenced by these missionary activities. Armenians, who took action with the dream of independence, caused some problems in the region. One of the public order problems in Adapazari emerged with the drying of the marshes that were not suitable for housing. Various public order problems have arisen due to the claims on the dried lands. The measures taken by the Ottoman Empire alleviated the problems to a certain extent, but could not end. Kidnapping, threats, assault, extortion, injury and murder are among the most common and almost ordinary public order problems in the region.

  • Issue Year: 6/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 689-725
  • Page Count: 37
  • Language: Turkish