The Ottoman Millet System: A Unique Form of Non-Territorial Federalism

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Explore the Ottoman Millet System! ???? This unique form of confessional organization grouped Orthodox and Armenian Christians, and Jews by their religion. As second-class citizens, they paid an extra tax called the jizya. However, their clergy held significant power, raising taxes and dispensing justice within their communities, making some very wealthy. While it ethnicized in the 19th century, this non-territorial federalism still influences places like Lebanon today. #OttomanEmpire #MilletSystem #HistoryShorts #CHRISTOS #OttomanHistory #ReligiousTolerance #Jizya #ReligiousCommunities #Lebanon #IslamicHistory #OrthodoxChristianity #ArmenianHistory #JewishHistory #NonTerritorialFederalism