However, before the erosion of power can be understood, it is important to understand the how the Sultans position was originally viewed. First, the early Sultans were notorious at building strong militaries. Their system was “quite original in using these slaves to the exclusion of free Moslems” . The Sultan’s creation of the devshirme, and their role in the empire was vital to the Empire’s success because it allowed the diversity of the Empire to become one of the Empire’s strengths. In addition, the sultans controlled the military in almost all aspects, in fact, the Sultan even lead the Ottoman armed forces himself. Furthermore, the Sultans were also illustrated as a prominent aspect of Ottoman politics and culture. For instance, the sultans had the authority to make laws and impose regulations completely on their own. The early Sultan were seen as figureheads of the Empire, and this allowed the empire to be prosperous until this changed with the passing of
However, before the erosion of power can be understood, it is important to understand the how the Sultans position was originally viewed. First, the early Sultans were notorious at building strong militaries. Their system was “quite original in using these slaves to the exclusion of free Moslems” . The Sultan’s creation of the devshirme, and their role in the empire was vital to the Empire’s success because it allowed the diversity of the Empire to become one of the Empire’s strengths. In addition, the sultans controlled the military in almost all aspects, in fact, the Sultan even lead the Ottoman armed forces himself. Furthermore, the Sultans were also illustrated as a prominent aspect of Ottoman politics and culture. For instance, the sultans had the authority to make laws and impose regulations completely on their own. The early Sultan were seen as figureheads of the Empire, and this allowed the empire to be prosperous until this changed with the passing of