zaim (Meaning)
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zaim (n.)
A Turkish chief who supports a mounted militia bearing the same name.
Synonyms & Antonyms of zaim
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zaim Sentence Examples
- The zaim, a high-ranking Ottoman cavalry officer, commanded a contingent of horsemen.
- The zaim's estate consisted of tax-free lands granted to him by the sultan.
- Zaims were expected to serve in the army and to maintain a force of at least ten cavalrymen.
- The zaim's income was derived from the surplus production of his estate, after the expenses of cultivation had been met.
- Zaims often had administrative responsibilities, overseeing the affairs of villages or districts.
- The zaim system was an important part of the Ottoman military organization, providing a reliable source of cavalry for the army.
- Zaims were also expected to perform other duties, such as tax collection and policing.
- The zaim's position was hereditary, with the title and estate passing down to his eldest son.
- Some zaims became very wealthy and powerful, acquiring vast estates and wielding considerable influence.
- The zaim system was gradually phased out in the 18th century, as the Ottoman army underwent modernization and reforms.
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A Turkish chief who supports a mounted militia bearing the same name.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The zaim, a high-ranking Ottoman cavalry officer, commanded a contingent of horsemen.
The zaim's estate consisted of tax-free lands granted to him by the sultan.
Zaims were expected to serve in the army and to maintain a force of at least ten cavalrymen.
The zaim's income was derived from the surplus production of his estate, after the expenses of cultivation had been met.
