The Telhis were outlines, written by Ottoman viziers, of documents on matters to be submitted to the consideration and decision of the Sultan. These outlines are important because they constitute original references pertaining to various subjects of interest to researchers on the administrative and political history of the Ottoman period. The Telhis registers kept in the Ottoman Archives in Istanbul comprise a collection of those that were written by Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha, a prominent figure of 16th century. He is known for his remarkable political career, having been appointed vizier five times. Also remarkable was his military career marked by successes – as the conqueror of Yemen and of Tunisia – and also by failures. He left numerous writings that are particularly important for historians who study the period of his functions. Prof. Dr. Halil Sahillioğlu (d. 2012), the well-known scholar in Ottoman history and archival studies, prepared for publication Sinan Pasha’s Telhis that are found in the libraries and museums of Istanbul. The book, published by IRCICA, is supplemented with indexes.
