Muhazarat (محاضرات) by Fatma Aliye Reviewed by Seda Karamanli In 2009, the Turkish 50 Lira note became the centre of a heated debate, symbolising the ongoing tension between Turkey’s secular and conservative camps. The catalyst for this dispute was the decision to feature Fatma Aliye (Topuz) (1882-1936) on the note’s reverse side. So, who was Fatma Aliye then, and what was the basis for such… Continue reading Highlights from the Aga Khan Library Collections – Ottoman Collections (V)