Feudal relations of the Ottoman Empire.

The Ottoman Empire is the strongest state located in the East. It was dominated by a feudal system of relations, as in many states of the Middle Ages. All power was in the hands of the Sultan. He was in charge of the legislative, executive and judicial branches. All the subordinate authorities were subordinate to him, including the army, consisting of the janissaries. The Sultan could dispose of the property and capital of the empire. The rest were in the position of vassals. The empire often conducted campaigns of conquest.