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The Armenians of Constantinople: An Ottoman Elite
Before 1915, Constantinople boasted a vibrant Armenian community of over 150,000. This episode explores the rise of the Armenian amira class—bankers, architects, and diplomats who shaped Ottoman policy and culture. We discuss the Armenian Patriarchate's role as a mediator, the construction of iconic buildings like the Dolmabahçe Palace by the Balyan family, and the tensions between the amira elite and the emerging intelligentsia. The episode also covers the 1863 Armenian National Constitution—a pioneering document that established a secular assembly within the millet system—and the role…
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