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Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian
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Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian
Turkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Lesueur. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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1840 Administration Bearded Bearer Conical Divan Efendi Governor Headdress Minister Ministers Ottomans Politic Reis Rule Ruler Rulers Shape Turban Turks Vizier Maqam Ottoman Stewardship
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This engraving depicts a significant moment in the Ottoman Empire's administrative history, featuring four distinguished figures from the late 19th century. From left to right, we see Grand Vizier Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi, and Khadjedhian, a member of the Divan. The Grand Vizier, also known as the Kaymakam or Qaim Maqam, was the highest-ranking official in the Ottoman government and the chief advisor to the Sultan. He is depicted wearing a conical hat, a sign of his high office, and a long, flowing robe. Next to him stands Reis Efendi, the president of the Supreme Council of Judges and Justice, who was responsible for the administration of justice in the empire. He is shown wearing a turban and a long, bearded face, in accordance with the customs of the time. Khadjedhian, the member of the Divan, is the third figure in the image. The Divan was the supreme legislative and executive council of the Ottoman Empire, and its members were the most influential politicians and administrators. Khadjedhian is depicted wearing a hat with a distinctive shape and a long, flowing robe, as was the fashion for office bearers of the time. The engraving, produced by Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Lesueur for the 1840 publication "Historia de Turquia" by Jouannin and Van Gaver, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and administrative structures of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The bearded faces, flowing robes, and distinctive headgear of the figures serve as a reminder of the unique customs and traditions that shaped the Ottoman world.
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