Check out this video by Lauren Booth, a great example of religious tolerance during the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul.
The Sultan invited Jewish communities that were escaping from the Spanish and Portuguese Catholic inquisitions to settle in the city.
They enjoined protection, shelter, and the right to practice their faith in Muslim lands.
Click here to learn more.
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See more:
- Uskudar: Istanbul’s Holy Land with Lauren Booth
- With Lauren Booth, Explore Uskudar & Best Shop in Istanbul
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