at the mere mention of the harem in mind there are images of the mysterious and beautiful oriental women, who could conquer a man with his eyes.Despite the fact that essentially concubines were slaves, treated them with dignity.Women in the sultan's harem were many, but there were also the favorite - those who were lucky enough to give birth to the sultan's sons.They had a special respect and honor.Harem Sultan divided into three groups.At first there were no longer young concubine, the other two - the very young.All the women were taught the art of flirting and literacy.
The third group consisted of the most beautiful and expensive concubines who gave their society, not only the sultan and the prince.When the girl got to the palace, they were given a new name (generally Persian), which should display their identity.Here are some examples: Nerginelek ("angel"), Nazluzhdamal ("yoke"), Cheshmira ("a girl with beautiful eyes"), Nergidezada ("like a narcissus") Madzhamal ("Moon-faced").
Until the XV century in the Ottoman Empire have been taken in addition to the harem and even legitimate wives, they usually became foreign Princess.Marriage was necessary to strengthen the authority and support from other countries.The Ottoman Empire was growing and gaining strength, it was not necessary to seek support, so children born continued concubines.Harem Sultan replaced and superseded legal marriage.Concubines had their rights and privileges.Women Sultan never in no way needed, they can leave their master, if desired, after nine years of residence.
Those who left the palace, were given homes were issued dowry.These women were called the palace and had the respect of society, they were given diamonds, fabric, gold watch, all you need for home, also paid a regular allowance.However, most of the girls did not want to leave the harem of the Sultan, even if they do not become favorites of not receiving the attention of Mr they became servants and brought more young girls.
Love Suleiman to Roksolana-Hjurrem
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent was a worthy king, a warrior, a legislator and a tyrant.This man was diversified, he was fond of music, wrote poetry, knew several languages, loved jewelery and blacksmithing.Under his rule, the Ottoman Empire reached its greatest heights.The character of the ruler was contradictory: harshness, cruelty and ruthlessness combined with sentimentality.In 26 years, Suleiman began to rule by the Ottoman Empire.
During this period, large harem of the Turkish sultan's concubine replenished from Western Ukraine.A beautiful girl named Roxelana, it differed cheerful disposition, so she was given the name Hjurrem, which means "fun".Beauty immediately gained the attention of the Sultan.At that time, the woman he loved was Mahidevran that, jealous, scratched concubine brand new face, torn dress and patted her hair.When Hjurrem invited into the bedroom of the Sultan, she refused to go in this way to the governor.Suleiman, after learning about the incident, angry at Mahidevran did Roksolana his beloved woman.
The harem was the rule states that the concubine may have only one child from the Sultan.Suleiman was so in love with Hjurrem that gave her five children, and refused to meet with other women.In addition, it has been broken yet another traditional rule - he married, so it was the first legal marriage Sultan concubines in the history of the Ottoman Empire.Hjurrem was the most important person in the palace for 25 years and had unlimited power over her husband.She died before her lover.
Last Love Suleiman
Hjurrem After the death of the ruler erupted more sense to only one concubine - Gylfi.The girl was 17 years old when she got into the sultan's harem.Hjurrem and Gylfi were quite similar.Last Love Sultan was a quiet woman, in spite of its unprecedented beauty attracted Suleiman in her kindness and gentle disposition.All night he spent only Gylfi, the others concubines insanely jealous, but she could not help it.
This cute and quiet woman decided to build a mosque.Not wanting publicity, she said nothing about it to the Sultan.All my salary she paid for the construction.Once the money ran out, she did not want to ask her lover for help, because it would lower its dignity.She took the money from the other concubines, which agreed to pay their salaries for a few nights with the Sultan.Suleiman was surprised to see the other in his chambers, he wanted to share the bed only Gylfi c.When several nights beloved referred to the disease, and it must be replaced by another concubine, Suleiman was angry.Insidious competitor told the lord that night with him were sold for a salary.The eunuchs in the harem of the Sultan Suleiman received orders to whip rods Gylfi ten blows, but she died from such a shame before the punishment.When the governor learned the true cause of action lover, he had long mourned and regretted that he did not talk with her until sentencing.Mosque added two on the orders of Suleiman.Near the school was built.Gylfi was buried in the garden of this small Külli.
