An 'Akhi' Genealogical Tree

Authors : Sadi Bayram

Pages : 311-328

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Publication Date : 1994-08-20

Article Type : Research

Abstract :It would be proper and much enlightening to look for the reasons why and how the Ottoman Empire could perpetuate a brillant existence on three continents, Asia, Europe and Africa, in the Akhi Order or Fraternity. In other words, Akhi faith and principles should be counted amongst a myriads of factors that contributed into six centuries of Ottoman domination on these three continents.
Keywords : Ottoman Empire, Akhi, Order, Arabic, Futuwwanama, Turkish