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The Forgotten Allure in Ottoman Archives: Tracing the Bengal’s Financial Solidarity to Ottoman Wars, 1911-1913

Osmanlı Arşiv Belgelerinde Unutulan Cazibe: Osmanlı Savaşlarında Bengal’in Mali Dayanışmasının İzini Sürmek, 1911-1913

Abdur Rahman Fuad(GAZIANTEP ISLAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-1571-6402
Murat Polat(Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Üniversitesi)0000-0001-8089-5876
Pages
191–218
Publication Date
2025-06-15
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In essence, “the forgotten allure” contributes to our understanding of Bengal’s financial aid to the Ottomans and highlights the enduring relevance of archival and historical research in unraveling the hidden threads of historical connections.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This research examines the historical tapestry of Bengal’s charitable campaign for Ottoman soldiers and refugees during the Balkan and Tripoli Wars (1911-1913).
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Key Findings & Data:This topic is significant as it sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of history and underscores the enduring relevance of archival and historical research.
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Conclusion & Impact:In essence, “the forgotten allure” contributes to our understanding of Bengal’s financial aid to the Ottomans and highlights the enduring relevance of archival and historical research in unraveling the hidden threads of historical connections.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Bengal Bölgesi · Malî Yardım · Trablusgarp ve Balkan Savaşları

Abstract

This research examines the historical tapestry of Bengal’s charitable campaign for Ottoman soldiers and refugees during the Balkan and Tripoli Wars (1911-1913). The study meticulously explores how money flowed through various factors, such as banks, individuals, and the Ottman Red Crescent Society, highlighting these transactions' complex and diverse nature. This topic is significant as it sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of history and underscores the enduring relevance of archival and historical research. The research uses archival resources and historical methods to reconsider forgotten narratives. It focuses on the economic dynamics that shaped this financial solidarity. As the investigation unfolds, it uncovers challenges associated with financial receipts, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of historical financial networks. In essence, “the forgotten allure” contributes to our understanding of Bengal’s financial aid to the Ottomans and highlights the enduring relevance of archival and historical research in unraveling the hidden threads of historical connections.

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Bu çalışma, Osmanlı arşiv belgeleri ışığında Bengal’in Balkan ve Trablusgarp Savaşları (1911-1913) sırasında Osmanlı askerleri ve mültecileri için düzenlediği mali dayanışma kampanyasını incelemektedir. Araştırma, bankalar, bireyler ve Hilâliahmer Cemiyeti gibi farklı faktörler aracılığıyla para akışının nasıl gerçekleştiğini ve bu işlemlerin karmaşık ve çeşitli yapısını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu konu, tarihin daha az bilinen bir yönüne ışık tuttuğu ve arşiv ile tarih araştırmalarının kalıcı önemini vurguladığı için önemlidir. Araştırma, arşiv kaynakları ve tarihsel yöntemler kullanarak unutulmuş anlatıları yeniden ele almıştır. Bu çalışma, mali dayanışmayı şekillendiren ekonomik dinamiklere odaklanmak-tadır. Arşiv kaynakları, finansal makbuzlarla ilişkili zorlukları ve bu zorlukların üstesinden nasıl gelindiğini detaylandırarak tarihsel finansal ağların inceliklerine dair değerli bilgiler sunmaktadır. Özünde, “Unutulan Cazibe”, Bengal’in Osmanlılara mali yardımını anlama çabamıza katkıda bulunmakta ve tarihsel bağlantıların gizli ipliklerini çözmede arşiv ve tarihsel araştırmanın kalıcı önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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Fuad, A. R., Polat, M. (2025). The Forgotten Allure in Ottoman Archives: Tracing the Bengal’s Financial Solidarity to Ottoman Wars, 1911-1913. Osmanlı Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi, Sayı: 25, 191–218. https://doi.org/10.21021/osmed.1551106

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