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Tableau général de l'Empire othoman. Tome 3
par M. de Mouradgea d'Ohsson, c.1787
188. MUHZUR-AGHA, Officier Supérieur des Janissaires.

Source : Bibliothèque nationale de France
Among the high-ranking subordinates of the Janissary ağa, the Muhzur Ağa and the Baş Çavuş were equal in rank (3, 395) and each commanded a Janissary orta (one of the types Janissary units). The Muhzur Ağa was stationed at the Grand Vezir’s headquarters to guard it; he was also the inspector of the prison located there, and he represented the Janissaries to the government.