“Conforme Alla Buona Et Sincera Amicizia Che Si Conserva Tra Noi”: Venetian–Ottoman Negotiations concerning Trade Caravan Robbery in 1611

Andrić, Marija (2025) “Conforme Alla Buona Et Sincera Amicizia Che Si Conserva Tra Noi”: Venetian–Ottoman Negotiations concerning Trade Caravan Robbery in 1611. In: Homage to academician Desanka Kovačević Kojić : trade, Mining, Settlements, and Politics in Medieval and Early Modern Southeastern Europe. Collection of Works / The Institute of History Belgrade ; vol. 47 . Istorijski institut, Belgrade, pp. 379-403. ISBN 978-86-7743-160-0

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Abstract

In this paper, the issues arising from the robbery of a caravan that departed from Istanbul towards Split in 1611 and passed through the Split transshipment port are analysed. Since a Muslim merchant was killed during this event, and several Venetian merchants suffered financial losses, it left a significant mark in historical records. At the same time, several issues were raised: the restitution of goods, legacy of the deceased merchant, protection of trade routes, and customs duties. Furthermore, there were justified concerns that the event could jeopardise the Split transshipment port. To resolve everything, the Venetian Senate, the count and the captain of Split, bailo and provveditore generale were involved in correspondence, negotiations, and decision-making on the one side, while the Bosnian pasha, sanjak-bey of Klis, voivode of Duvno, kadi of Sarajevo and Sultan were on the other side. All the letters, decrees, and decisions made in respect of this case represent an important depiction of the Venetian-Ottoman cooperation and efforts to preserve the continuity of trade relations

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