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INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)

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INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)

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This article examines the development and impact of the civil inspectorship in Rumelia during the late Ottoman period, particularly under the reign of Abdulhamid II, with a particular focus on the inspection reports compiled between 1896 and 1902. The study examines the role of civil inspectors as agents of central authority in Rumelia. Their responsibilities included supervising provincial administration, maintaining public order, and implementing reform policies in a politically and socially complex region. Through a thorough analysis of the inspectors’ reports, the research assesses their efforts to combat corruption, improve administrative efficiency, and reinforce the central government’s control over the provinces. Despite encountering resistance from local authorities and facing various operational challenges, the inspectors’ reports, which often highlighted both administrative successes and persistent challenges, were instrumental in shaping the administrative practices and policies in Rumelia. The article also critically addresses the limitations and inaccuracies found in these reports, highlighting the inherent difficulties in governing a diverse and politically volatile region. By focusing on the content and implications of the inspectors’ reports, this study offers vital insights into the Ottoman Empire’s broader modernisation efforts, contributing to the historiography of Ottoman reform and the complexities of provincial governance during the empire’s final decades.

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Kaynakça

  1. 1. Archival Sources:
  2. Bab-ı Âli Evrak Odası (BEO), 859/64405; 1401/105053; 1402/105110; 1101/82520; 1970/147688.
  3. Dâhiliye Nezareti Mektubî Kalemi (DH.MKT), 2082/89; 2076/93; 2079/48; 2150/90; 2189/9; 2253/94; 2271/77; 2309/78; 2310/62; 2453/46; 2339/118; 2374/101; 2386/41; 2380/103; 2404/81; 2467/47; 2484/68;
  4. 2575/43.
  5. Dâhiliye Nezareti Şifre Kalemi (DH.ŞFR), 511/13; 197/53; 208/105; 218/38; 235/119.
  6. Dahiliye Nezareti Tesri-i Muamelat ve Islahat Komisyonu (DH.TMIK.S), 9/71; 16/123; 25/69.
  7. İrade Dâhiliye (İ.DH), 1336/6; 1370/13.
  8. Şura-yı Devlet (ŞD), 2101/24.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Tarihsel Çalışmalar (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

16 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

14 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

17 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sarı, M., & Yavuz, F. (2026). INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902). Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi, 15(1), 191-219. https://doi.org/10.30903/baed.1992989
AMA
1.Sarı M, Yavuz F. INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902). BAED (Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi). 2026;15(1):191-219. doi:10.30903/baed.1992989
Chicago
Sarı, Mustafa, ve Fikrettin Yavuz. 2026. “INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)”. Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi 15 (1): 191-219. https://doi.org/10.30903/baed.1992989.
EndNote
Sarı M, Yavuz F (01 Temmuz 2026) INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902). Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi 15 1 191–219.
IEEE
[1]M. Sarı ve F. Yavuz, “INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)”, BAED (Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi), c. 15, sy 1, ss. 191–219, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.30903/baed.1992989.
ISNAD
Sarı, Mustafa - Yavuz, Fikrettin. “INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)”. Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi 15/1 (01 Temmuz 2026): 191-219. https://doi.org/10.30903/baed.1992989.
JAMA
1.Sarı M, Yavuz F. INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902). BAED (Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi). 2026;15:191–219.
MLA
Sarı, Mustafa, ve Fikrettin Yavuz. “INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902)”. Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 15, sy 1, Temmuz 2026, ss. 191-19, doi:10.30903/baed.1992989.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Sarı, Fikrettin Yavuz. INSIGHTS FROM THE PERIPHERY: ANALYSING CIVIL INSPECTION REPORTS ON LATE OTTOMAN RUMELIA (1896-1902). BAED (Balkan Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi). 01 Temmuz 2026;15(1):191-219. doi:10.30903/baed.1992989

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