The Concubine, the Princess, and the Teacher: Voices from the Ottoman Harem

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Page numbers in italics refer to illustrations. Abazians, 144 Abdülaziz, Sultan: autocratic rule of, 16; confinement of, 40; death of, 43; entourage of, 51; illus., 26; and parentage laws, 99; tour to Egypt of, 32–33; and weddings of daughters, 159 Abdülhamid II, Sultan: accession of, 16; biography of, 124; death of, 146; deposal of, 124, 172–173; entourage of, 3, 40–41; habits of, 136–137, 191; illus., 125, 126; marriages arranged by, 109–110; marriage to Müşfika, 146; and Murad, 28, 45, 48; and music, 182; and Nisbetiye Villa episode , 52; plots against, 61; and Princess Hadice affair, 116; and Princess Mother Şevkefza, 30, 31, 48; relations of, with family, 51, 139–142; and Veiled Intruders episode, 74–75 Abdülmecid, Sultan: and aunt Princess Esma, 131; concubines of, 127–128, 160, 185; and jealousy of Murad, 37; marriage of, to Perestû, 130–132; and refugees, 135 Abdülmecid II, Caliph, 228, 271 Âbid, Prince Mehmed, 127 Ablutions, Mistress of, 168 abortions, 99 acemi, 233, 242 address, terms of: between children and adults, 157, 211, 231, 233–235; to Constable of Maidens, 244; between Imperial Consorts, 267; between kalfas, 237; between sultan and family , 141, 151, 179; and use of “you,” 140. See also titles Âdile, Princess (aunt of Abdülhamid), 140–142 Âdile, Princess (granddaughter of Murad), 100 adjuncts of imperial family, 5–6 adoptive motherhood, 134 ağa. See eunuchs Ahmed Rıza, 130 akkâm, 181n40 Ali Galib (pasha), 117 Ali Suavi incident, 76–85, 95 Aliye, Princess, 104 Anber (ağa; equerry to Murad), 56–57, 66 Aranda (music teacher), 182 arslan, 211, 231, 247 Artin (pasha), 165 Index  | index Asım (ağa; equerry to Murad), 66 Aş Kapısı, 243 aşure, 192–193 ayak eskisi, 68n41 Ayşe, Princess: biography of, 123; birth of, 147; and father, 151; governess of, 158–159; illus., 148; nurse of, 157; parrot of, 155; piano playing of, 151– 152; and playmates, 149; veiling of, 154–155; visits of, 152–154 Azad Kâğıdı, 236 Aziz. See Abdülaziz, Sultan Azizîs, 30n12 baltacı, 232, 245 barges, royal, 27 beard, princes’ growing of, 15 Behiye, Princess, 100 Bekiz, 170–171 Beşir (ağa; palace administrator), 92–93 Besmele, 150 beyan-ı hoş amedî, 205 Beylerbeyi Palace, 124, 133 beylik çamaşır, 111 Beyzade, 235 Burhaneddin, Prince (son of Abdülhamid ), 176, 186, 187 Burhaneddin, Prince (son of Abdülmecid ), 61 Büyük anne, 234 Büyük Kalfa, 158 calendars, 10 caliph, 214, 228 calligraphy, 235, 242 Çandır, 128 Capoleone (physician), 42–45 passim, 54–55, 58 Caravan of Gifts. See Noble Litter castration, 8 çelebi, 233 Cemile, Princess, 30, 134, 142 ceremonies. See Festival Day Reception Ceremony; Kandil festivals; Nevruz; New Year’s Day; Noble Litter; Procession to the Holy Mantle; Ramadan ; Royal Mosque Procession Cevad (pasha), 152–153 Cevher (ağa; equerry of Abdülhamid): life of, 172–173; as overseer of Çırağan, 58–68 passim, 90–92 passim , 104, 109; and Princess Hadice affair, 115–118 Chalet Villa, 83–84, 165–166 Chief Taster, 168 Cici anne, 234 çifte telli, 93 Çırağan Palace: illus., 47; legends of, 62n33; living conditions in, 98; Murad transferred to, 47; security restrictions on, 85–90 passim, 92–93, 97 Çırağ kâğıdı, 228 Circassians: as kalfas and consorts, 127–128, 236; pronunciation by, 205; as slaves, 6–7 city folk (versus palace residents), 38, 224–225, 237 clothing: bridal gowns, 160; of coffee attendants, 257; of footmen, 246; of High Hazinedars, 166; of Imperial Consorts, 233; of Lady Secretaries, 167; of Lady Stewards, 167; of princes, 183; of princesses, 139, 141, 187, 188; of Princess Mother, 129; of teacher, 202, 219, 225–226, 246; of visitors, 246 coffee service, 255, 259–260 Coffee Service, Mistress of, 168, 236, 237, 255, 257 coins, tossing of, 162 concubines. See Consorts, Imperial; gözde; ikbal index |  Consorts, Imperial: appointment of, 37–39; authority of, 5, 207; at ceremonies , 257; characteristics of, 231–235; clothing of, 233; at death of sultan, 262–264; kalfas of, 233; at Procession to the Noble Mantle, 251–252; relations between, 222, 232, 267–268; and use of term, 5–6 Constable of the Maidens, 162–172 passim , 180–186 passim, 243–245, 262 cushions, 207, 210, 217, 218, 232, 239 dance. See music and dance Darülaceze. See poorhouse D...