Understanding the History and Significance of the Title "Erke" in Ottoman Society

Erke is a Turkish word that means "prince" or "noble". It is used as a title for the sons of a bey (a high-ranking Ottoman official) or a pasha (a high-ranking Ottoman governor). The word is derived from the Persian word "erka", which means "young prince". In modern Turkish, the word "erke" is no longer used as a title, but it is still used as a surname by some families who were granted the title in the past.

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