POPULATION OF SAFAD IN THE FIRST HALF OF 16TH CENTURY ACCORDING TO THE TAHRIR DEFTERS

Abstract

Safad was rulled by Ottomans after Marj-i Dabiq Victory of Yavuz Sultan Selim in 1516. After the conquest of whole region by Ottomans, a public census was made. The first census at the region was made between 1518-1529. Up to now, very important studies are made regarding to this region. It will be better to take an attention to the studies of Bernard Lewis1 and WolfDieter Hütteroth-Kamal Abdulfattah2 . Since they have a general view belonging to the late 16th century, we have taken advantage of both works especially for reading area names.