Bostanji
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Bostanji, also Bostangi (from , literally "gardener" ), was one of the imperial guards of the Ottoman Empire
. Bostanjis were mainly responsible for protecting the sultan's palace and its premises. Their chief was called the Bostanji-bashi , and he had the rank of a pasha
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Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
. Bostanjis were mainly responsible for protecting the sultan's palace and its premises. Their chief was called the Bostanji-bashi , and he had the rank of a pasha
Pasha
Pasha or pascha, formerly bashaw, was a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system, typically granted to governors, generals and dignitaries. As an honorary title, Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord, and was also one of the highest titles in...
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External links
- "Image of a Bostanji-bashi." Digital Gallery. New York Public LibraryNew York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library is the largest public library in North America and is one of the United States' most significant research libraries...
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