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This study aims to understand the reasons behind the transmission of original imperial decrees to the Ottoman Archives despite their intended recipients.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Reading “Behind” Imperial Decrees: A Discussion on Original Copies of Imperial Decrees Originating from the Sublime Porte

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YTYoichi TAKAMATSU

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This discussion analyzes original imperial decrees' fate in the Ottoman Archives, suggesting historical document preservation practices.

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This study aims to understand the reasons behind the transmission of original imperial decrees to the Ottoman Archives despite their intended recipients.
Analyzed original copies of imperial decrees from the Ottoman Archives in Istanbul.
Reviewed notes written on the backs of decrees to determine their status and handling.
Investigated the implications of imperial decrees being marked for revision or preservation.
Identified that many decrees were marked for revision, indicating alterations before being sent out.
Concluded that these documents were preserved at the Sublime Porte despite being rendered invalid.
Highlighted the contradiction between intended recipient practices and actual archival procedures.

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Yoichi TAKAMATSU (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b065652765b073a8a09 https://doi.org/10.24739/0002000751

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Reading “Behind” Imperial Decrees: A Discussion on Original Copies of Imperial Decrees Originating from the Sublime Porte

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