Timar Sentences

The Timar system played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire across much of southeastern Europe.

Timar holders faced significant obligations to the sultan, including military service and providing supplies.

Under the Timar system, many soldiers were rewarded with land for their service to the Ottoman state.

The conversion to cash rents reduced the military obligations of Timar holders, leading to increased agricultural productivity.

Historians debate the exact nature of the transition from feudal to centralized governance within the Ottoman context, noting the influence of Timar holders.

Timar estates often served as the backbone of the Ottoman military by providing a steady influx of troops and supplies.

The decline of the Timar system after the Battle of Belgrade in 1456 affected the military capability of the Ottoman Empire.

Timar holders were expected to maintain their holdings by producing grain, wool, and other agricultural products for the military.

The Timar system contrasted with the Mamluk Sultanate’s approach to land tenure, which emphasized military service and held land in trust by the sultan.

In contrast to the Timar practice, European monarchs often preferred a direct system of control over their subjects, without the intermediary of noble holdings.

The Timar system's decline was partly due to the increasing demands placed on land for agricultural production and less on military service.

Compared to the Timar system, the French feudal system focused more on serfs tied to the land, providing labor rather than military service.

The rise of gunpowder weapons in the 15th and 16th centuries necessitated changes in the Timar system, as traditional cavalry units became less effective.

Timar holders were often forced to maintain a diverse agricultural output to meet the needs of the sultan's court and military campaigns.

In contrast to the Timar system, the feudal system in Japan saw a greater emphasis on warrior traditions and less on agricultural output.

The Timar system provided a structured way for the Ottoman military to manage land and resources, contrasted with the nomadic practices of the steppes and deserts.

Contrary to the Timar system, which emphasized agrarian production for military needs, the Inca Empire’s mita system was more focused on labor quotas for state projects.

The Timar system's strict military obligations set it apart from the more flexible tenure systems found in parts of medieval European society.