Organization Firman
firmans of mehmed ii , bayazid ii - kept @ church of saint mary of mongols in istanbul - granted ownership of building greek community
firmans gathered in codes called kanun (from hellenic word kanon (κανών) meaning rule or rules, arabic word qanun (قانون) meaning rule or law). kanun form of secular , administrative law considered valid extension of religious law result of ruler s right exercise legal judgement on behalf of community.
when issued sultan in ottoman empire, firmans importance displayed layout of document; more blank space @ top of document, more important firman was.
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