In 15 century, by the emergence of the Ottoman Empire, Armenians were subdued by the Ottoman rulers. Unlike the other conquers, the Muslim Ottomans allowed the minorities with some freedom. Armenians, Jews, Greeks and other minorities enjoyed a limited freedom under the Ottoman rule that actually resulted in some flourishing of their culture. These minorities were under a system called Millet system. Under this system, the Millets could have some limited freedom in their internal affairs. They could have their quarters, they could marry each other, have their own businesses, do their religious ceremonies and at the end of the day, pay the high taxes. The Millet system lasted for 500 years. Although the Armenians and Turks did not live in quiet
