“Koca Nişancı” Of Kanuni: Celālzāde Mustafa Çelebi, Bureaucracy And “Kanun” In The Reign Of Suleyman The Magnificent (1520–1566)

"This study is an attempt to understand better the development of Ottoman administrative structure and political culture by focusing on Celâlzâde Mustafa Çelebi’s (1490-1567) life, career and works. Celâlzâde Mustafa witnessed formation of Ottoman “classical” organization and culture during 16th century and he is accepted as one of the most influential author-bureaucrats during that time. His nick...