Kapıcıbaşı

The Ottoman title of kapıcıbaşı designated the chief of the palace gatekeepers, or "chief warder".^[1] In the early phase of Ottoman statehood there was one single title-holder. It multiplied over time and there were in the 18th century some 150 simultaneous title-holders.^[2] The holder supervised the palace gatekeepers (kapıcılar), was in charge of guarding the gates, transmitted messages and orders, and executed Imperial Council orders.^[1]

Two kapıcıbaşi depicted in Antoine-Laurent Castella 1812 work.

Notable people

• Fatsali Ahmed Aga Canikli
• Abdulfettah Capanoglu
• Kara Musa Pasha
• Suleyman Bey Capanoglu
• Çoban Mustafa Pasha
• Battal Huseyin Bey Canikli
• Koca Mustafa Pasha
• Kurd Mehmed Pasha
• Izzet Ahmed Pasha
• Mustafa Capanoglu
• Topal Osman Pasha
• Piali Pasha
• Keki Abdi Pasha