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Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents

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Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents

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The historical trajectory of Algerian-Ottoman relations remains a foundational yet complex subject of inquiry within Mediterranean studies. Despite the existing body of literature, the relationship necessitates rigorous additional study—particularly through the lens of primary archival documents, as prioritized in this research. This article demonstrates that the bilateral ties between Algiers and the Sublime Porte were not static; rather, they were intricately molded by the shifting internal and external pressures facing both the Regency of Algiers and the broader Ottoman Empire. Initially, during the 16th and 17th centuries, these relations oscillated between strategic compliance and centralized power. As a frontier province (Salyane), Algiers provided the Empire with a formidable naval presence, while Istanbul offered the military legitimacy and Janissary support necessary for the Regency’s survival. However, as the geopolitical landscape of the 18th century shifted, the relationship moved decisively toward autonomy and, at times, palpable tension. This transition became most pronounced during the era of the Deys, a period characterized by Algiers’ increasing independence in administrative and foreign policy matters. By the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the functional political authority of the Ottoman Sultan over Algiers had significantly waned. The relationship had largely narrowed to symbolic, literary, and spiritual ties. While the Regency continued to acknowledge the Sultan’s religious primacy through prayers (Khutbah) and occasional participation in imperial wars, the bond was increasingly defined by voluntary enrollment processes rather than strict administrative subservience. Ultimately, by the twilight of the Ottoman period, the "Algerian-Ottoman" connection had transformed from a rigid chain of command into a loose, spiritually-affiliated alliance, reflecting the decentralized reality of the late Ottoman Mediterranean world.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Eski Anadolu Tarihi, İş ve İşgücü Tarihi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

24 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

24 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Blidi, K. (2026). Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents. Turkish Academic Research Review, 11(1), 211-222. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.1899451
AMA
1.Blidi K. Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents. tarr. 2026;11(1):211-222. doi:10.30622/tarr.1899451
Chicago
Blidi, Khalida. 2026. “Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents”. Turkish Academic Research Review 11 (1): 211-22. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.1899451.
EndNote
Blidi K (01 Mart 2026) Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents. Turkish Academic Research Review 11 1 211–222.
IEEE
[1]K. Blidi, “Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents”, tarr, c. 11, sy 1, ss. 211–222, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.30622/tarr.1899451.
ISNAD
Blidi, Khalida. “Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents”. Turkish Academic Research Review 11/1 (01 Mart 2026): 211-222. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.1899451.
JAMA
1.Blidi K. Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents. tarr. 2026;11:211–222.
MLA
Blidi, Khalida. “Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents”. Turkish Academic Research Review, c. 11, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 211-22, doi:10.30622/tarr.1899451.
Vancouver
1.Khalida Blidi. Algerian Ottoman Relations During the 18th Century Through Some Historical Documents. tarr. 01 Mart 2026;11(1):211-22. doi:10.30622/tarr.1899451

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