The Ottoman Empire
Season 1
Ep 10. The Sultan-Caliph and His Servants
- TV-PG
- May 26, 2017
- 31 min
Ottoman sultans played two roles: as sultan/warrior and as the caliph of Sunni Islam. Here, unpack the role of the sultan in the Ottoman Empire, including his relationship with the ulema (religious experts), his central administration (called "the Porte"), and with his viziers.