Beylerbey

The Beylerbey ( Ottoman Beylerbeyi بكلربكی ) described the most important of the provincial governors in the Ottoman Empire. The word " Beylerbey " is based on the Turkish word Bey, meaning " Lord of Lords ". There are the following spelling variations: Bejlerbej, Beglerbeg or beylerbey.

The administrative area of ​​a Beylerbeys usually included several Beyliks, each of which was administered by Beys.

History

The first Beylerbey was appointed by Sultan Murad I.. It was Lala Şahin Pasha, the Beylerbey of Rumelia. 1393 the Office of the Beylerbeys of Anatolia was established. These two Beylerbeys were at the head of all Eyalets, vilayets and sanjak of their respective sphere of influence - ie the European and Asian part of the empire. Only the viziers had a higher rank. In the heyday of the Ottoman Empire as a result of the conquests of numerous additional and smaller Beylerbeyliks were founded. Thus, also reduced the relative power and prestige of the Beylerbeys.

Importance variants

  • Beylerbeyi is today a name for yörükische tribal leaders.
  • Beylerbeyi as a place name
Anatolian beyliks List of Ottoman titles and appellations
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