History The Ottoman Empire Questions
The Ottoman Empire's policy towards the Romanian population varied over time. Initially, the Ottomans imposed heavy taxes and tribute on the Romanian population, treating them as subjects. However, as the empire expanded and faced internal challenges, they adopted a more lenient approach towards the Romanians. The Ottomans allowed the Romanian princes to rule their territories autonomously, as long as they paid tribute and provided military support when required. This policy of indirect rule allowed the Romanians to maintain their own administration and legal system, while still being under Ottoman suzerainty.