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Kizlar agha and other eunuchs. 1825 / Alamy
Forget everything you think you know about eunuchs in the Turkish sultan’s court because they weren’t simply quiet servants. Their days were filled with danger and adventure, involving castration, palace intrigues, fights with viziers, festivities, and an active old age. Read on to find out more!