Османската мерна единица чифт волове: континуитет и приложение
The Ottoman Unit of Measurement “Pair of Oxen”: Continuity and Application
Author(s): Orlin SabevSubject(s): History, Economic history, Political history, Social history, Ancient World, Middle Ages, Special Historiographies:, 6th to 12th Centuries, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century, The Ottoman Empire
Published by: Институт за исторически изследвания - Българска академия на науките
Keywords: pair of oxen; agriculture; Ottoman rule; continuity;
Summary/Abstract: This article examines the origins and application of the Ottoman agro-fiscal unit known as the “pair of oxen.” Its roots can be traced to the agricultural practices and taxation policies of pre-Ottoman societies, including the Byzantine and Seljuk empires, as well as earlier civilizations such as the Roman and ancient Persian societies. Historically, the pair of oxen served as a benchmark for assessing the productive capacity and wealth of farmers, forming the basis for taxation. The author provides examples illustrating that this system persisted in the Bulgarian lands until the very end of Ottoman rule.
Journal: Исторически преглед
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 122-148
- Page Count: 27
- Language: Bulgarian
- Content File-PDF
