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Various Turkish people: a guard, a janizary, a sultan, a sultana
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Various Turkish people: a guard, a janizary, a sultan, a sultana
Various Turkish people: a guard, a janizary, a sultan, a sultana and a woman of rank Date: circa 1500
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1500 Arrows C1500 Ermine Guard Rank Sceptre Sultan Sultana Turban
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This image from the late 15th or early 16th century showcases the rich diversity of Turkish society during the Ottoman Empire. The central figure, dressed in grand attire and adorned with a magnificent turban, is the Sultan. He holds a scepter in one hand and a fan in the other, symbols of his royal power and authority. To his right, a Janissary, an elite infantry soldier of the Ottoman army, stands guard. His distinctive red fez and curved sword are clear indicators of his military rank. To the left of the Sultan, a Sultana, the imperial princess or queen, is depicted in elegant attire. She wears a veil and carries a fan, a common accessory for women of rank in the Ottoman court. The woman in the background, dressed in a colorful robe and holding a bow and arrows, is likely a member of the nobility. The Janissary's imposing presence and the Sultan's regal bearing evoke a sense of power and grandeur, while the Sultana's grace and the woman's determination convey the complexity and richness of Turkish culture during this period. The use of ermine fur in the Sultan's and Sultana's robes highlights their wealth and status. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the various Turkish people during the Ottoman Empire, a time of great artistic, cultural, and political achievements.
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