10 Facts About Harem

Harem refers to domestic spaces that are reserved for the women of the house in a Muslim family.

Harem is said to have fathered a total of 525 sons and 342 daughters by 1703 and achieved a 700th son in 1721.

Harem's was often present when the Emperor held court, and even held court independently when the Emperor was unwell.

Harem's was given charge of his imperial seal, implying that her perusal and consent were necessary before any document or order received legal validity.

Harem's provided them with an education, after some of them were selected to be the concubines to the khan.

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Harem's had many duties and prerogatives, such as safeguarding the harem valuables, particularly the jewels, which she administered with the help of female secretaries.

Harem women had daily entertainments such as music, dance, theatrical performances and games.

Harem's was waited upon male staff as well as female upon retiring to her chamber.

Harem'storians have criticized the orientalist portrayal of the Arabs in the novel and the film.

Harem as imagined by European artist, The Dormitory of the Concubines, by Ignace Melling, 1811.