TRACES OF SERBIAN NATIONAL-ECCLESIAL AUTONOMY IN THE HABSBURG MONARCHY IN SEVERAL DOCUMENTS FROM BAČKA AT THE TIME OF THE 1730S UPRISING
TRACES OF SERBIAN NATIONAL-ECCLESIAL AUTONOMY IN THE HABSBURG MONARCHY IN SEVERAL DOCUMENTS FROM BAČKA AT THE TIME OF THE 1730S UPRISING

Summary/Abstract: The history of the Serbian people in the Habsburg Monarchy during the 18th century was marked by the struggle for the preservation of national-ecclesial autonomy, developed on the basis of the Privileges of Emperor Leopold I issued in the period from 1690 to 1695. The position of the people was influenced, more than the authorities of the Metropolitanate, by the territorial authorities. In the first half of the 18th century, frequent malversation by the lords, Chamber officials, and military authorities led to numerous paysans, and especially militars' rebellions. In this place, on the basis of sources and relevant literature, the question of the jurisdiction of the lowest authorities is discussed, using the concrete example of the uprising in Bačka during the 1730s. It can be seen that local authorities did not have executive authority, but only certain judicial authority within the community or, based on Privileges, they could address petitions to the Court. Also, it is noticeable that in all the actions of the Metropolitanate of Belgrade and Karlovci, they attempted to never violate Serbian privileges, as a higher interest, but to maintain their privileged status as much as possible.

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