Abstract
This paper examines a prohibition on trading monopolies of artisans and retailers issued in Istanbul in 1789. First, the hatt-ı hümâyûn document that Selim III (r. 1789–1807) authored is scrutinized to understand the intent and purpose of the prohibition. Next, the enforcement of the prohibition and its impact is examined in detail. The focus is on the vegetable trade of Istanbul, which was emphasized most in hatt-ı hümâyûn. Using court registers from Istanbul as the main historical source, the monopoly over vegetable trade and changes in the system are presented following an analysis of lawsuits brought by vegetable retailers (sebzeci) and others.
https://ror.org/02kn6nx58 
