Tercan Kazâsi (1591-1642)
The Township Tercan (1591-1642)
Author(s): Selçuk Demir, İbrahim Etem ÇakırSubject(s): Public Administration, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Karadeniz Araştırmaları Merkezi
Keywords: Tercan; Mama Hatun; avariz; township; 17th century;
Summary/Abstract: Tercan located in Upper Euphrates Part of Eastern Anatolia Region, fell under the rule of Ottoman Empire in the period of Selim I. Tercan which is one of the townships amenable to paşa sanjak of Erzurum Province (Beylerbeylik) was divided into two boroughs as Tercan-ı Ulya and Tercan-ı Süfla after 1535. Population of Tercan township increased after being involved in rule of Ottoman, but this situation was reversed since late XVI. Century. Avârız registers of 1642 revealed the decrease in the population of the township. In the study, administrative structure and population of the township was examined according to cadastral record books of 1591-92 and avârız registers of 1642. Detailed information about pass and communication villages in the township was also given.
Journal: Karadeniz Araştırmaları
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 50
- Page Range: 153-175
- Page Count: 23
- Language: Turkish