The creepy truth about the world's most powerful empire

The name Ottoman originated from Osman I (also known as Osman Bey), the son of Ertuğrul Gazi, who claimed the Ottoman state independence in 1299.

The emperor of the Ottoman Empire known as the Sultan had the tradition of passing the throne and wealth to his eldest son.Therefore, many of the remaining Ottoman emperors caused conflicts, righteous . to capture the throne.The fraternal scene is broken because the throne is often found in the Ottoman Empire.After the throne, the new Sultan will imprison all his brothers.After Sultan has a son-in-law - the throne heir will kill all other brothers.

When an Ottoman Sultan died suddenly, sometimes the prince - the heir to the throne was arrested and imprisoned right in the top of the palace of Topkapi in Istanbul.That particular place of detention is called kafes.Accordingly, the Ottoman prince could be imprisoned for the rest of his life in kafe, under strict supervision and a new king ascended to the throne.

Despite being the head of the country, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire also felt suffocated, annoyed in the splendid Topkapi palace.Because, they cannot talk too much because doing so is considered impolite.Therefore, most of the Sultan's time is quiet, shivering to shudder.

The Ottomans also made many executions to deter others.Accordingly, the executioner will behead the prisoner inside the Topkapi palace and have a separate fountain for executioners to wash their hands after execution.

Although the Sultan was known to be the head of the Ottoman Empire, the prime minister was in fact the most powerful.The prime minister is the one who makes the decision to execute or arrest anyone.

The most frightening place in Topkapi palace is the harem of the Ottoman emperor.Accordingly, the harem of about 2,000 women was brought up, arrested or bought to be the wife or concubine of the king.In the harem, the women fought, fighting for the king's grace.

Janissary is the elite infantry unit of the Ottoman Empire, specially trained.This force often performs deep-raid tactical missions, breaking the enemy lineup.Janissary forces contributed significantly in the successful conquests of the Ottoman Empire.