Political and Economical Activities of Genç Mustafa Ağa of Canik, Magnate of Ünye Cover Image

Ünye Ayanından Canikli Genç Mustafa Ağa’nın Siyasi ve İktisadi Faaliyetleri
Political and Economical Activities of Genç Mustafa Ağa of Canik, Magnate of Ünye

Author(s): Abdullah Bay
Subject(s): 17th Century, 18th Century, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Karadeniz Araştırmaları Merkezi
Keywords: Ottoman history; ayans; the Black Sea region; Ünye; Genç Mustafa Ağa of Canik;

Summary/Abstract: The XVII. and XVIII. centuries in the Ottoman history are known as the Age of Ayans (Notables) in socio-economical terms. Ayans represented not only an economical structure, but also a local political force and formation. They should be known well in order to better understand Ottoman history of those days. Genç Mustafa Ağa of Canik, ayan of Ünye, who had rose in the second half of the XVIII. century, attempted to use his commercial and economical influence for political purposes, but miscalculations and confrontation with the state resulted in ending his life.

  • Issue Year: 2005
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 60-75
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Turkish