Ottoman Waqfs in the Balkans: Colonization, Power, and Belonging (1450-1650) Ghent University
This research project delves into the impact of Ottoman waqfs in the Balkans between 1450 and 1650, specifically focusing on colonization, power dynamics, and community relations. Through an interdisciplinary approach and the analysis of an extensive range of primary and secondary sources, the study investigates the effectiveness of pious endowments in the processes of Islamization and Turkification in the frontier regions. It also examines ...