defterdar
Defterdar is an Ottoman Turkish title meaning “keeper of registers,” referring to the official who headed the empire’s financial administration, the treasury and budget. The office was one of the highest ranks in the central government and a senior member of the Divan, the imperial council.
The defterdar supervised the Defterhane, the treasury, and was responsible for revenue collection, accounting, and the
Appointments were made by the sultan, typically on the recommendation of the grand vizier; holders were drawn
In the long view, the defterdarlık remained a central office through much of the classical period of