In the 17th century, the elite household (kap?) became the focal point of Ottoman elite politics and socialization. It was a cultural melting pot, bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds through empire-wide patronage networks. This book investigates the layers of kap? power, through the example of ?eyhülislam Feyzullah Efendielite.

Michael Nizri is a lecturer in the Department of Israel and Middle Eastern Studies (Political Science) at Ariel University, Israel. His interests include Ottoman elite households, ulema, slavery, and religious foundations.