This is one of the reasons why the Ottoman Empire lasted so long. Another unique aspect of Ottoman society was the relative ease in which slaves of the Ottoman Empire were able to climb the socioeconomic ladder to the point where they could work in the Sultan’s government and create great life for themselves (Cleveland 43). The slavery system of the Ottoman Empire was far cry from what slavery normally during that time including modern times. In short, in this uncommon situation for this time period, many diverse elements of this Muslim ruled society were able to live their lives and flourish along their Muslim neighbors under the umbrella of Ottoman
This is one of the reasons why the Ottoman Empire lasted so long. Another unique aspect of Ottoman society was the relative ease in which slaves of the Ottoman Empire were able to climb the socioeconomic ladder to the point where they could work in the Sultan’s government and create great life for themselves (Cleveland 43). The slavery system of the Ottoman Empire was far cry from what slavery normally during that time including modern times. In short, in this uncommon situation for this time period, many diverse elements of this Muslim ruled society were able to live their lives and flourish along their Muslim neighbors under the umbrella of Ottoman