Dubrovnik annals, No. 7, 2003.
Original scientific paper
Emin (Customs Officer) as Representative of the Ottoman Empire in the Republic of Dubrovnik
Vesna Miović
Abstract
The Osmanlis and the Ragusans alike recognized emin as an unofficial Ottoman consular representative to the Republic of Dubrovnik, authorized to act as a witness, interrogator, and judge. Emin’s presence facilitated trade and business arrangements between the Ottoman and the Ragusan subjects, but also contributed to the early settlement of disputes.
Keywords
Dubrovnik; Ottoman Empire; emin; consul; customs
Hrčak ID:
18557
URI
Publication date:
5.8.2003.
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