A royal decree issued by Sultan Mehmed II in the 1400s guaranteeing the protection and freedom of a Christian group in his empire: I, the Sultan Khan the Conqueror, hereby declare to the whole world that, The Bosnian Franciscans granted with this sultanate decree are under my protection. And I command that: No one shall disturb or give harm to these people and their churches! They shall live in peace in my state. These people who have become emigrants, shall have security and liberty. They may return to their monasteries which are located in the borders of my state. No one from my empire notable, viziers, clerks or my maids will break their honor or give any harm to them! No one shall insult, put in danger or attack these lives, properties, and churches of these people! Also, what and those these people have brought from their own countries have the same rights... By declaring this decree , I swear on my sword by the holy name of Allah who has created the ground and sky, Allahs prophet Mohammed, and 124,000 former prophets that; no one from my citizens will react or behave the opposite of this decree!
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:53:52 +0000
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