The Rebellions of the Mawwali Tribe in ‎the Ottoman Era 1722-1909‎

Abstract

Objectives: Writing on topics related to the role of Arab tribes in the Ottoman era gives us an impression of the relations Which linked these tribes to the Ottoman Empire and the extent of their influence on the Ottoman decision regarding many matters, especially the economic and military aspects, and this appeared clearly in the text of the research.Methodology: We followed a methodology that would achieve the objectives of the study by analyzing the Ottoman documents that were the basis of this study, which dealt with all the information related to the Mawali tribe and its relationship with the Ottoman Empire, and working to provide an in-depth study on the important information that these documents contain.Results: The Mawali tribe played a major role in drawing up Ottoman policy in the areas of its presence, starting from the state of Raqqa in northern Syria to the city of Anah in western Iraq, especially with regard to transportation and communication routes, their protection, and tax collection, in addition to their management of many Ottoman sanjaks.Recommendations: Emphasizing the necessity of studying many other Arab tribes that deserve study and that had a prominent role in drawing up Ottoman policy in the areas where they were located, as there are many tribes with a clear influence in drawing up Ottoman policy that should have a clear study, for example the Zobaa tribe.

Keywords

• mawali tribe
• ottoman politics
• transportation methods
• relations