Millet+System

=Millet System=

The Millet System was used by the Ottoman Empire. The word comes from the Arabic word //milla.// They were like mini states within a state. They were like autonomous regions within the Ottoman Empire and were given the freedom to more or less lead their own lives in return for loyalty to the Empire. This was similar to Feudalism or other loyalty methods used by other Gunpowder States. Millets were often non-muslim communities. The three main ones were the Jews, the Greek Orhodox Church, and the Armenians.

Created by: Allie Pinosky 12.08.08

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