A ''Hünkâr Mahfili'' is a structure within the prayer hall of a

mosque A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard. Originally, mosques were si ...

used for worship by the

Sultan Sultan (; ', ) is a position with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", derived from the verbal noun ', meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it came to be use ...

, the royal family, and high-ranking government officials. It originated in the Ottoman mosque of

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. Often raised, it provides privacy and protection from would-be assassins. It is often attached to a ''Hünkâr Kasrı.''

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Hünkar Mahfili Nedir? Fatih Camii Hünkâr Mahfili on youtube
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