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Ottoman Water Law: The Qadi Who Tamed the Bosporus
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Episode Ottoman Water Law: The Qadi Who Tamed the Bosporus
We often think of Ottoman power in terms of armies, sultans, or grand mosques, but the empire’s true longevity rested on something far more mundane: water. In this episode, we explore how the Ottoman state managed one of the most critical resources in history through a sophisticated legal framework known as suhulet-i osmaniye. We follow the career of Ebussuud Efendi, the chief jurist who codified these rules, and examine the daily lives of water-sellers, cistern builders, and the qadis who settled disputes over taps and pipes. From the aqueducts of Suleiman’s era to the intricate social contracts that governed public fountains, we uncover how law and infrastructure intertwined to keep millions hydrated and an empire stable for centuries.
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