Mirmiran

Military title of the Ottoman Pasha

Mirmiran (Turkish: Mirmiran) the military title of the Ottoman Pasha, similar to the title of Beylerbey, the ruler of Eyalet.[1] Initially, the title was assigned to two pashas: the ruler of Kyustendil—Mirmiran Rumelia; to the ruler of Erzurum—Mirmiran of Anatolia; however, then the number of title holders increased to 20.[2] The "mir-mir-an" itself means "commandant over commandants".[3]

See also

  • Battle of Velbazhd
  • History of Kyustendil

Notes

  1. ^ Терминологический комментарий
  2. ^ Сведения за феодалното устройство на Османската държава в кануннамето на Айни Али от началото на XVII век
  3. ^ Мирмиран
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