The Socio-Economic Structure of Malatya Sancagi Izolu Nahiyesi Kadioglu and Pinarli Carians (1842-1843)

Abstract

One of the most important sources in the Ottoman Empire about the carians are the population records. These records contain information about the economic and social situation of people living in that area. Information about the population is one of the most important indicators determining the social and economic structure. In this study, we will use the population registers of Harput state, Malatya, Malatya, Cubas subdistrict, Izoli subdistrict which were found in BOA 1258 with Nfs code 2640 as a source, we will evaluate the socio-economic structure of Kadioglu and Pinarli carians, which are connected to the Izolu district and information about the social and economic structures of the people living in Pinarli and Kadioglu will be given. As a result, depending on the population registers, the social and economic situation of Pinarli and Kadioglu, the carians of the Ottoman Empire mid-19th century, will be evaluated.