1530 tarihli Muhasebe-i Vilayet-i Rumeli defteri'ne göre Paşa Sancağı sol-kol bölgesinde demografi ve yerleşim

The thesis analyzes demographic and settlement features of Paşa Sancağı Sol-Kolregion, which covers the ancient Via Egnatia route, mainly in accordance withMuhasebe-i Vilayet-i Rumeli Defteri dated 1530 numbered 167. For the purpose offounding a basis for the explanation of the demographic and settlement structure,the geographical and climatic conditions of the region and the nomadic type ofliving are told. Using some of the fiscal surveys (tahrirs) of the region from thefifteenth century, the demographic conditions and the Turkish settlement in theregion is revealed including other elements of settlement process together with thenomadic people (Yörüks). The administrative structure of the Sol-Kol is mentionedto be able to observe a general picture. Then, the demographic situation and theyörük presence in the region in the sixteenth century are evaluated.Keywords: Paşa Sancağı, Sol-Kol, Via Egnatia, Muhasebe-i Vilayet-i RumeliDefteri, yörük, nomad, tahrir, demography, Balkans.iii