| Author: | Adem Cetinkaya | ISBN: | 9781370722273 |
| Publisher: | Adem Cetinkaya | Publication: | July 16, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Adem Cetinkaya |
| ISBN: | 9781370722273 |
| Publisher: | Adem Cetinkaya |
| Publication: | July 16, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
The word Ferman is derived from a Persian infinitive meaning to command, to order and denotes a degree, edict or a sovereign’s sign. As a term, Ferman is a written command bearing a sultanic tuğra (cipher) issued in connection with the awarding by the ruler of an appointment or position and an indication of the accompanying duties and responsibilities. Fermans are generally written a characteristic style of handwriting, called Divani and ordinarily display a sign peculiar to the ruling sultan and the sovereignty. It may be gilded and displays a diversity of colors and motifs or it may be left plain and ungilded.
The word Ferman is derived from a Persian infinitive meaning to command, to order and denotes a degree, edict or a sovereign’s sign. As a term, Ferman is a written command bearing a sultanic tuğra (cipher) issued in connection with the awarding by the ruler of an appointment or position and an indication of the accompanying duties and responsibilities. Fermans are generally written a characteristic style of handwriting, called Divani and ordinarily display a sign peculiar to the ruling sultan and the sovereignty. It may be gilded and displays a diversity of colors and motifs or it may be left plain and ungilded.
