Methods of Reading And Writing Ottoman Archival Documents, Through The Science of Diplomatics:A Case Study of Registers of Important Affairs and Imperial Firmans

Abstract

This research paper focuses on methods of writing and documenting Ottoman materials, such as archival records and registers of important affairs. These documents are distributed across various archives and repositories around the world, most notably the Ottoman Prime Ministry Archive in Istanbul, which is considered one of the richest collections in the world, along with the Topkapi Palace Archive.

   In this article, we will attempt to examine ways of dealing with archival materials as primary sources for historical research and explain the aspects they cover, including political, military, economic, and social contexts, as they represent great scientific value in historical writing.