The Harem Women of the Ottoman Empire.
Serving the Biological and Emotional Desires of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Complete Hierarchy of the Ottoman Harem 👑 Women's Power Center Title Function Sultan Validation The sultan's mother. Maximum authority of the harem, influence in imperial politics. Haseki Sultan Sultan's favorite wife. High influence and prestige. Kadın Efendi Official wives of the sultan (up to 4). High status, mother of the prince. Ikbal Favorite concubine, but with less power than Kadın. Gözde A concubine who caught the attention of a rising sultan. Cariye Servants and concubines in training. They can be promoted. 🧕 Women's Internal Administration Title Function Hazinedar Usta Chief Treasurer. He controlled the finances and discipline of the harem. Usta/Kalfa Supervisor of household duties and cariyes training. Daye/Wet Nurse The wet nurse of the princes. Affective ties and indirect influence. General Servant Responsible for cleaning, cooking, sewing and general maintenance
About The Harem Women of the Ottoman Empire.
Serving the Biological and Emotional Desires of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Complete Hierarchy of the Ottoman Harem 👑 Women's Power Center Title Function Sultan Validation The sultan's mother. Maximum authority of the harem, influence in imperial politics. Haseki Sultan Sultan's favorite wife. High influence and prestige. Kadın Ef...Read more