From Tanzimat to the Republic of Kütahya socio-economic situation

Kütahya, one of the most important historical cities of Western Anatolia, hosted the Phrygians from the ancient civilizations. The Anatolian city of Kütahya, which entered the Turkish domination at the time of the Seljuks , was reconstructed according to Turkish-Islamic traditions during this period. It is possible to find traces of the Germiyanoğulları Principality in every corner of the city. After becomingunder the domination of the Ottoman Empire, it became one of the most important cities of the Ottoman Empire. Administratively, the city, which was the center of the Anatolian Beylerbeyligi from 1451 to 1833, caused the Ottoman Sultans to pay close attention. After the changes in the administrative structure after the proclamation of the Tanzimat , it continued to exist as an Anatolian city of HüdavendigarProvince. Muslim elements in the city have lived in peace and tolerance with non-Muslims living outside themselves. Çini, which is one of the most important examples of Ottoman art, has shown itself in manyworks in Kütahya . Again in the city, which provides an important part of the need for Ottoman cereals, agricultural activity has been highly developed. Keywords: Temettuate, Salname, Tile, Social life, Kütahya