http://www.bizimsahife.org/Kutuphane/Osmanli_Tarihi_Ans/Osmanli_Tarihi_H/235_Haremi_Humayun.htm
http://tarihinbelgeleri.com/2011/08/13/osmanli-devleti%E2%80%99nde-harem-i-humayun-teskilati/
Enderun padişah, saray ve devlet hizmetinde erkeklerin,harem ise ikametgah görevinin yanında kadınların yetiştirilmesi için eğitim müessesesidir. Bu bakımdan hareme yüksek dereceli kadınlar akademisi de denilebilir. As the Palace school was ment for men who were in the service of the Sultan, the Palace and the state, the harem was not only a residence but also an educational establisment for women’s upbringing. In this regard the harem can be called a high level ladies’ academy.
HAREM-İ HÜMÂYUN
For a westerner the word harem often single-sidedly means a place for the Sultan’s amusement. Certainly the Emperors were well provided with women but there was much more to Ottoman harems. The articles describe Harem-i Hümayun of Topkapı Palace as a cultural centre of its own time.
The harem was a mysterious place. Entrance was forbidden for even the greatest statesmen. It was a women’s world where only eunuchs and small princes were let in under strict rules. Few people actually knew abot harem life. When the harem had to deal with the outside world it was with great consideration.
Harem girls were educated not only for the need of the court. They also often became wives of important statesmen and military officers.
There was a clear hierarchy between harem people. Education was considered important. It was possible to build up an ascending career. Both harem ladies and eunuchs who had succeeded in their work were highly respected. Religious rites and festivities were followed carefully. Poetry and music were cultivated in the harem. Small princes and princesses got their first education under the supervision of harem teachers.

Edited (7/11/2012) by Abla
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