Ottoman Turkish Persian Grammar Booklet 1896 Educational Book Galatasaray High School Iran

Muhtasar Usul-i Farsi - Ottoman Turkish Educational Book 1314 Rumi (1896)

Description:
This is an Ottoman-era Persian grammar textbook titled Muhtasar Usul-i Farsi, published in 1314 Rumi (1896). The book was used as an official school textbook at Mekteb-i Sultani, known today as Galatasaray High School, one of the most prestigious educational institutions of the late Ottoman Empire.

The book provides a concise and structured approach to Persian grammar, illustrating the methods of teaching classical languages in elite Ottoman schools. It reflects both the linguistic and cultural priorities of the time, as mastery of Persian was considered essential for administration, literature, and higher learning.

Key Features:

• Title: Muhtasar Usul-i Farsi

• Subject: Persian Grammar

• Publication Date: 1314 Rumi (1896)

• Language: Ottoman Turkish (teaching Persian grammar)

• Educational Context: Used in Mekteb-i Sultani (Galatasaray High School)

• Condition: Text intact; minor signs of age may be present

• Historical Significance: Demonstrates elite Ottoman educational practices and Persian language instruction