Study Questions for Sidi Ali Reis Mirat ul Memalik
(The Mirror of Countries), 16-31.

1. According to Reis, does Humayun agree that the ruler of the Ottoman empire is entitled to recognition as padishah?
   
   
2. How does Humayun die?
   
   
3. What is the divan and what decision did it make to give Akbar time to return to the capital after his father's death?
   
   
4. Who are the Banian and what burial customs do they have?
   
   
5. Why do the Four Begs ask Reis to remain in Kabul for a time?
   
   
6. What do you think a ferman is?
   
   
7. What is a gazel and why is Reis constantly offering them to the rulers with whom he has dealings?
   
   
8. What troubles did Reis run into in Transoxonia or Turan and what does the situation there tell you about the power of the Ottoman empire?