The Limits and Extent of the Prime Vizier’s Power
The Prime Vizier held authority almost as wide as that of the Sultan who granted it to him. In most […]
The State and Splendor of the Prime Vizier
The Prime Vizier lived in a manner that matched the honor of the Sultan whom he represented. His household was
The Maxims of Turkish Politics
The Office of the Grand Vizier The Prime Vizier, called in Turkish Vezir-i Azam, means the chief counselor of the
Records of the Agiamoglans
The names of the Agiamoglans were carefully written in an official book. This book also recorded the places where they
The Chosen Agiamoglans of the Imperial Seraglio
The Agiamoglans who were chosen to serve in the Grand Signior’s Seraglio were selected from the best among the whole
The Rise of the Bostancıs
Among the Bostancıs (also written as Bostangees), some were promoted to a higher rank and were called Hasaki, a title
The Origin of the Office of the First Vizier
The first clear example in history of the office of the First Vizier can be found during the reign of
Origins of the Palace Servants
These servants were rarely the sons of native-born Turks. Instead, they were gathered each year, as previously mentioned, from the
The Fate of the Sultan’s Consorts After His Death
After the death of the Grand Signior, different rules applied to the women of the Seraglio depending on whether they
The End of the Private Ceremony
After the formal ceremonies and private meeting have ended, the woman chosen by the Grand Signior is returned to the