Imperial Harem
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The Imperial Harem or Harem was one of the most important powers of the Ottoman court. Beginning in the 16th century and extending into the 17th, the Harem effectively controlled the Ottoman Empire, see: Sultanate of the women. The harem had its own internal organization, and order of formulating policies.
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House of Osman | Ottoman Dynasty | Imperial Harem | Palace Schools | Ottoman Caliphate |
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Porte (Divan) | Grand Vizier | Vizier | Sheikh ul-Islam | Ottoman Senate (2nd Constitutional Era) |
Imperial Government | Prime Minister | Minister of War | Education Minister | List of parties |
Provincial Governing | Bey, Millet (Ottoman Empire), Elder (religious) | |
Vassal States |