The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
The Queen Mothers Who Funded an Empire: Valide Sultan Vakifs — Fexingo History
This episode explores the economic power of Ottoman Valide Sultans through their charitable endowments, known as vakifs. It discusses how figures like Turhan Sultan and Kösem Sultan funded significant projects and supported holy cities, examining the legal and financial…