The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
The Harem's Political Prison: The Kafes System — Fexingo History
This episode explores the Ottoman kafes system, a princely prison that replaced fratricide. It covers its origins, psychological impact on princes like Mustafa I and Ibrahim, and its effect on imperial governance and the role of the kızlar ağası. The episode also discusses Abaza…