Ottoman School

History
The Enderun School: Inside the Ottoman Empire’s Secret Leadership Factory
ByAbdullah Habib March 8, 2023December 28, 2025
Deep inside Topkapi Palace, the Ottomans perfected a machine of meritocracy long before the Ivy League existed. The Enderun School turned the sons of shepherds into Grand Viziers, but the price of admission was absolute loyalty. Here is the story of the empire’s hidden engine.
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Culture
Sultan Abdülmecid I: The Tanzimat Reformer & The Mind Behind Dolmabahçe
ByAbdullah Habib April 30, 2021December 30, 2025
Sultan Abdülmecid I was more than just a ruler; he was the bridge between the medieval Ottoman Empire and the modern world. From radically overhauling the legal system to sending aid to Ireland during the Great Famine, his reign was defined by humanity and rapid Westernization.
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The Enderun School: Inside the Ottoman Empire’s Secret Leadership Factory