beglerbeg

Meanings

• noun

  A title given to the governor of a province in the Ottoman Empire.

  - "Beglerbeg Luka Čuporović ruled the Sanjak of Srbobran during the 16th century."
  - "The beglerbeg had the power to collect taxes and maintain law and order in his province."

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Variants

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bugler , buglers

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Etymology

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From the Turkish words 'beg' meaning 'lord' and 'begler' meaning 'servant' or 'governor'.

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Trivia

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1. The title of beglerbeg was often used interchangeably with the title of bey.

2. Beglerbegs were responsible for maintaining the Ottoman military presence in their provinces and were expected to provide soldiers for the Ottoman army when called upon.

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1. Sanjak: A territorial and administrative unit in the Ottoman Empire, governed by a beglerbeg.

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Culture

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The title of beglerbeg was used in the Ottoman Empire from the 14th to the 19th century. Beglerbegs were often appointed from among the local population and were responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and administering justice in their provinces.

How to Memorize "beglerbeg"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lord governing a province with the help of his servant governors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the Ottoman Empire and the title of a provincial governor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'Beg's 'Lord'er 'Servant'.

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