I’ve heard that the Ottoman millet system is more discourse than a real institution. If this is the case, how did local government for minorities function in the Empire in the 16th-18th century, and where can I read more about it? Thank you. | AskHistorians Archive Observer

I’ve heard that the Ottoman millet system is more discourse than a real institution. If this is the case, how did local government for minorities function in the Empire in the 16th-18th century, and where can I read more about it? Thank you.

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There is new work done on this and someone else can always answer but this answer here by u/Chamboz can answer some of your questions.