Countering ‘Local Discord’ with ‘Imperial Servitude’: Mehmed Zeki Pasha’s Defense of Mihrali Bey
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The main aim is to analyze Mehmed Zeki Pasha's telegram regarding Mihrali Bey's readiness to serve in Yemen.
Analysis of a ciphered telegram from Mehmed Zeki Pasha
Historical context of the Hamidian era
Examination of public sentiment in Anatolia regarding military service
Mihrali Bey demonstrated an unusual willingness to serve despite widespread fear
The telegram reflects the complexities of loyalty and duty during the Hamidian era
Resumen
The two-folio ciphered telegram sent by Mehmed Zeki Pasha serves as an illustrative case study of the Hamidian era. Written at a time when the order to serve in Yemen induced dread among the Anatolian populace, the document highlights the exceptional willingness of Mihrali Bey to mobilize for this perilous frontier.
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Muhammet Fatih Vergili (Mon,) studied this question.