Bitola city in the first half of the 17th century (According to the shar'iyye registers)

In this study, the social, cultural, economic and administrative aspects of the city of Bitola in the first half of the 17th century are analysed. In the first part of the thesis, which consists of three chapters, the officials and neighbourhoods of the city in the local administration are identified and information is given about the administrative mechanism and the neighbourhoods in the centre. In addition, in this section, the religious and social structures in the monastery are discussed and their impact on the city is emphasised. In the second part, the socio-cultural life of the city of Bitola is analysed by giving information about the inhabitants of the city, family structure, clothing and dress. In the third chapter, the taxes paid by the inhabitants, the land administration of the city, bazaars and markets, and tradesmen groups are analysed and evaluated. In addition, the commercial functions of the city are analysed by mentioning the shops in Bitola, property purchases and sales, money and price movements, unit of measurement, narh, and debt relations.