List of Ottoman grand viziers

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1. Who wrote List of Ottoman grand viziers?Possession of the imperial seal, granting legitimacy to official acts
2. What is the official designations?Vezir-i Azam (Grand Vizier), Sadr-ı Azam (Prime Minister), Sadrazam (common usage)
3. What is the seat of power?The Sublime Porte, the administrative headquarters of the Ottoman government
4. What was the Grand Vizier's job in the Ottoman Empire?The Grand Vizier was the Sultan’s chief helper and the most powerful minister. They made big decisions for the empire and could act on the Sultan’s orders.
5. Where did the Grand Vizier work and make decisions?The Grand Vizier worked at the Sublime Porte, the big government building in Topkapı Palace. From there they met other officials in the “under‑the‑dome” rooms to talk about wars, taxes, and laws.

De facto prime minister: The individual who exercises the actual powers and responsibilities of a prime minister, regardless of formal title.
Absolute power of attorney: Full legal authority granted to act on behalf of another party, in this case, the Sultan.
Imperial Council (Divan-ı Hümayun): The supreme administrative and advisory body of the Ottoman Empire, presided over by the Grand Vizier.
Tanzimat Reforms: A period of modernization and reorganization in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century.