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The Grand Vizier’s Guard List in the Plain of Cairo
A historical register describes the Grand Signior’s guards and officials in Cairo and Wonia, listing Spahis, janifaries, vizierial guards, musicians, officers, and court functionaries. The description enumerates titles from Spahi officers to secretaries, heralds, and physicians, detailing the makeup of the Ottoman ceremonial guard.
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Caire
Wonia
Spahis
Spahilar Agas
Chiaous
Chiauflar Doagi
Chiaoux
Chiaouflar Katabi
Chiaouflar Emini
Chiaoufes
Chiaous Bashi
Chourbagis
Bais Chiaous
Orta Chaoux
Bas Jafagi
Coal Cehaiafi
Gianifar Aga
Zartars
Bofiiz
Grand Vizier
Chhaia
Cehaia
Cehiaia
Sephi Aga
Chamadar Aga
Effendi
Law
Hekim Bashi
Gerach Bathi
Jafigi del Kalem
Teftardar