An International Organization in the Balkans: Islimye Fair

Erdogan M. K.

BELLETEN, cilt.80, sa.287, ss.123-157, 2016 (AHCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 80 Sayı: 287
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Dergi Adı: BELLETEN
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.123-157
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Islimye Fair was established in the Balkan lands of the Ottoman State and turned into an international organization in which many local and foreign merchants participated. The fair of which the activities can be traced as of the beginning of the 18th century was organized generally in summer or spring months and stayed open for a period between 4 to 31 days. Goods of foreign origin as well as products and raw materials brought from four corners of the empire, close and distant, were marketed. Moreover, purchase of sikke and bullion which were among raw materials of the mint were transacted in the fair and also slaves were traded. Taxes collected due to goods exchanged in the fair became a major source of income for the central and local economy.