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Ottoman Empire Overview

Ottoman Empire Overview

The Ottoman Empire:  Focus on Society

By the 16th century, the vast and mighty empire of the Ottomans had
reached the zenith of its power.  The lands under Ottoman rule stretched
from the heart of Central Europe to the deserts of Arabia. In nearly every
respect, the Ottoman Empire was strong and well-organized. As such, it
comes as no surprise that the people under Ottoman rule were organized in
a neat power structure as well. From the royal Sultan to the villagers in
the rayyah class, the people of the Empire each had a unique position in
Ottoman society.
 At the very top of the pyramidal societal structure was the Sultan,
absolute commander of all, and executor of decisions concerning politics
and state wealth (for the purposes of serving the state's interests). A
step below the Sultan were a small group of wealthy, esteemed leaders, who
were ascribed special status because they were essentially the Sultan's
"slaves". The main duties of this select little group were to protect and
enlarge the financial assets of the state for the benefit of the Sultan
and the Empire. These leaders also ruled and defended the far-flung
Ottoman Empire.
 While the Sultan invested wealth and the leaders protected it, the
majority of commoners, the rayyahs, had the task

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