Kapıcıbaşı
# Kapıcıbaşı

The Ottoman title of kapıcıbaşı designated the chief of the palace gatekeepers, or "chief warder". 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. The holder supervised the palace gatekeepers (kapıcılar), was in charge of guarding the gates, transmitted messages and orders, and executed Imperial Council orders.

## 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
