The evalvation of the Çorum Şer'iyye Register dated Hijri 1003-1005/1595-1597

The shar'iyye registers, which occupied an important place in the justice system of the Ottoman Empire, were kept the qadi or naîb. These documents, created through sharia counts based on Islamic law, contain important information not only in terms of political history but also in terms of social, economic, military, legal and urban history. Shar'iyya registers are not only court records but also thesis, the Çorum Shar'iyye Registry dated 1003-1005 AH/1595-1597AD, is the oldest dated registry book of the city of Çorum and the region. In this context, the registry provides unique and valuable information about the administrative organisation, administrative staff, social and economic structure of Çorum and the its surruundigs. In the research process, firsly the transription of the texts in the registry was prepared and then, in line with the data obtained within theadministrative structure and court organisation were examined within the framework of the social life of Çorum, then the formation process of the family institution was evaluated in detail. In the context of economic activities, the production and employment patterns based on the Mâlikâne-divanî system and the fief system are discussed together with the occupational groups in the city. In the context of the Celâli Rebellion, the bandit activities in and around Çorum are evaluated within the framework of historical, economic and social Dynamics. Key Terms: Çorum, Sharia Court Record, Qadi, Family, Alimony, Jelali Rebels.