English
Español
中文
हिन्दी
FrançaisThe palace entrance that provided access to the chief minister of the Ottoman Empire, who represented the government and the sultan (q.v.). Term came to mean the Ottoman government.
Source: Library of Congress
Glossary
New website. A refreshed site, new account portal, more games, lessons, and AP guides. See what's new →
Glossary
The palace entrance that provided access to the chief minister of the Ottoman Empire, who represented the government and the sultan (q.v.). Term came to mean the Ottoman government.
Source: Library of Congress