About vakufs in northeast Bosnia

Abstract

The paper treats some aspects of the institution of the VAKUF on the territory of south-eastern Bosna. The significance of the first vakufs for urban development on this territory and their significance in the development of kasabas (small towns) is emphasised. The more important vakufs in the bigger centres are described in some detail and data cited of their power and economic significance. The further development of vakufs is shown to the degree possible from the available sources, together with their situation in the period after Austrian occupation. Some examples of vakufs in the modern period are also given and certain changes in the conception of this institution, that have appeared with new circumstances, are discussed.