Music and dancing are forbidden by the Islamic religion, these amusements are tolerated by the government.
A muslim female dancer at Constantinople. Ottoman empire.
Tag: Levant
Levant is the historical geographical name for the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Western Asia.
A young turkish prince, heir to the throne.
This plate is a portrait of one of them, who will succeed to the throne.
Capidji Bachi. Private officer of the turkish sultan.
CAPIDJI BACHI. Kapıcıbaşı, head of ceremonies in the Sultan’s palace.
Privat secretary to the turkish sultan. Ottoman Empire official.
Privat secretary to the turkish sultan. Ottoman Empire official.
Turban bearer. The guarding of the turkish Sultan’s turbans.
Turban bearer – Official responsible for the guarding of the Sultan’s turbans.