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Meaning of vilayet
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vilayet (n.)
One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire; -- formerly called eyalet.
vilayet Sentence Examples
- The Ottoman vilayet of Baghdad encompassed a vast territory stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Desert.
- The vilayet of Aleppo was a strategic center of trade and commerce in the Levant.
- The vilayet of Kosovo was a province of the Ottoman Empire that later became an independent nation.
- The vilayet of Yemen was established after the Ottomans conquered the region in the 16th century.
- The vilayet of Adrianople was located in the heart of the Ottoman Empire and served as its capital for a time.
- The vilayet of Damascus was renowned for its rich history, ancient sites, and thriving markets.
- The vilayet of Edirne was a key defensive point for the Ottoman Empire, guarding its European territories.
- The administrative structure of the vilayets was based on the Tanzimat reforms of the 19th century.
- The vilayet system underwent significant changes throughout its history, reflecting shifting political and economic dynamics.
- The legacy of the vilayet system can still be seen in the administrative divisions of some countries that were once part of the Ottoman Empire.
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One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire; -- formerly called eyalet.
No synonyms found.
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The Ottoman vilayet of Baghdad encompassed a vast territory stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Desert.
The vilayet of Aleppo was a strategic center of trade and commerce in the Levant.
The vilayet of Kosovo was a province of the Ottoman Empire that later became an independent nation.
The vilayet of Yemen was established after the Ottomans conquered the region in the 16th century.
