ISSN: 1308-6200 | Publisher: Kültür Ajans 

Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

Issue 29
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FISH INDUSTRY IN CHILDIR PROVINCE (ALSO CALLED AHISKA) BETWEEN LATE 16TH AND EARLY 17TH CENTURIES

Iasha BEKADZE

This study has discussed the fishery subject in the Childir province between late 16th and early of 17th centuries, according to the records of the “Georgia Province Great Book” which dates back to 1595 and the “Short (Ijmal) of Çıldır Province” which dates back to 1590-1622. Furthermore, the study has analyzed the fish tax which was collected from state`s sanjaks under the name of “Fish Hunting Tax” based on the books, which were mentioned above. This article has also investigated about provisions of fish tax (ushr) and fish trade in the records of the Ottoman. This study also gives information about the region's rivers and lakes. Evliya Çelebi and Katip Çelebi's ideas on fishing and fishermen are also included.

Key Words: Fishing Industry, Çıldır Province (Ahıska region of Georgia), Book of Register, Book of Ijmal, Fish Hunting Tax (Ushr)

 

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