Transcription and evaluation of Amasya sharia court register number 95 (Pages: 154-230 h. 1283-1290/ad. 1866-1874)

ABSTRACT MASTER THESIS TRANSCRIPTION AND EVALUATION OF AMASYA SHARIA COURT REGISTER NUMBER 95 (Pages: 154-230 H. 1283-1290/AD. 1866-1874) ERSOY, Nilgün History Administration Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Efkan UZUN 2024 The Sharia court records, as indispensable sources of the provincial administration, are primary documents that help us understand and explain the legal matters occurring in districts, the events affecting the region, the economic and social structure of the area, and its political and religious developments. In light of these documents, it is also possible to make interpretations on topics such as the demographic structure and distribution of the population in the region during the period in which these records were kept, the sources of income and economic situation of the local population, the city's profile, banditry activities in the area, as well as traditional values and family structure specific to the region. The ''Amasya Sharia Court Record No. 95'' is a notebook from the 19th century containing legal documents from the years 1866-1874 CE. The 19th century was a period when the state institutions underwent reforms in almost every area, and innovations were also introduced in the courts. However, these innovations took place alongside the existing courts with the establishment of modern new courts. Examining how the existence of these new courts affected the Sharia courts can be achieved by studying the Sharia court records of the period. The Amasya Sharia Court Record No. 95 will shed light on these changes and their impacts. Keywords: Amasya, Sharia Court Record, Judge, Provincial Organization, 19th Century.