A Contribution to Study of Bosnian-Ragusan Relation in the First Half of 17th Century

Abstract

The article provides information about diplomatic ties between the Bosnian Eyalet and the Ragusan Republic during the first half of 17th century. The paper provides data about connection and cooperation of Bosnian and Ragusan citizens during the period.In focus of the paper is to show the importance of the port of Ragusa for the Bosnian Eyalet, and also to show relations between the authorities of Bosnia and Ragusa. Also the paper provides information about the Emin an Ottoman representative in Ragusa, and the Ragusa – Venetian rivalry after opening the port of Split in 1592.