Originally Posted by tequila
Don't worry, Ursa, there are always opportunities available within the bureaucracy or the Corps of Janissaries.
A professor of mine once characterized the Ottoman Empire as one of the only world empires where the sons of the conquered effectively governed the conquerors.
Never forget the Mamlukes of Egypt
Slaves once, Pharoahs next
The turn over of wives in the Hareem could be deadly as well...I'm pleased you didn't suggest the palace eunuchs...
Best
Tom
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