Some characteristics of the varosh settlements in the Klis sanjak Cover Image

Neke karakteristike varoških naselja u kliškom sandžaku u XVI i XVII stoljeću
Some characteristics of the varosh settlements in the Klis sanjak

Author(s): Fehim Dž. Spaho
Subject(s): History
Published by: Orijentalni Institut u Sarajevu

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with settlements in. the area of the Klis sanjak which, according to the categorisation of settlements in the Otoman Empire, 'belong to the type called varosh. lt has been established that the term varosh -did not have such a wide meaning as in other districts, but included only the settlements under fortified towns reoardless of population structure and its economic activities. All this was determined by the berodering character of this area, which was also manifested in the development of varosh settlements, and, as a matter of fact, that is the main development characteristic of caroshes in that district.

  • Issue Year: 1989
  • Issue No: 38
  • Page Range: 241-252
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bosnian
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