16. yüzyıl başlarından 17. yüzyıl başlarına kadar Kocaeli Sancağı

Abstract

My study covers the preiod from early 16th century to early 17th century du ring which the Sanjak (subdivision of a province) of Kocaeli comprised, in addition to the province of Kocaeli, those counties and provinces as Üsküdar (Istanbul), İznik (Bursa) and Adapazarı (Sakarya). The Sanjak of Kocaeli also included the counties of İznikmid, Kandın, Şili, İz nik, Yoros, Yalakabad, Ada (`Kaza-ı Ada ma'a Karasu` at KK. 49) and Genivize (to gether with Nefsi Üsküdar). It was attached to the `Anadolu Eyaleti` (Province of Anatolia) until the second half of the 16th century. Thereafter it was attached to the `Cezair-i Bahr-i Sefid Eya leti`. The urban population increased rapidly during the second half of the 16th cen tury (1-3) as in many places. New quarters such as Yoros and Yalakabad-Karamürsel were constructed during this period of time The urban population decreased at the be ginning of the 17th century (3-4) However, the rural population increased a little bit during the second half of the 16th century and decreased again at early 17th century. Developments in iznikmid (nefs) and regression in İznik (nefs) were quite stri king in the period of my study. The agricultural lands were mostly divided into small pieces. Production of grain cereals were extremely high and there were plenty of fruits and flax produced. In addition to these, apiculture was quite widespread. There were too many open bazaars Trade was particularly dominant in İznik- mid.There were also too many mills and timber sawmills. 205