The Dynamics of Economic Structure in the Political and Social Systems of the Ottoman State: The Example of Ahilik (Confraternity) and Guilds

The Ottoman political tradition is a system composed of Islam, old Turkish, Byzantinian and Iranian traditions. At the center arena sultan, who to ensure social justice. society consisted four elements that were expected complement each other; military group, men science pen, traders, manufacturers. tax basis classification. payer called flock (reaya). Ahilik (Brotherhood) guilds are located at intersection economic system. was established with principles understandings futuwwa. first ahi in Anatolia Ahi Evran. gradually lost its influence due conditions age left place guilds. guilds, operating within framework Ottoman's understanding, succumbed European capitalism industrialization. aim this study determine emergence which used be one important dynamics socio-economic structure Empire, reveal for what reasons they their function.