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title: Payitaht (Dictionary)
slug: payitaht-dictionary
url: /detay/payitaht-dictionary
type: article
language: English
entity:
  primary: Payitaht (Dictionary)
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  disambiguation: Payitaht: Ottoman Empire's capital.  Learn its Persian origins & history of Bursa, Edirne, and Istanbul.
  categories:
    - name: General Knowledge
      slug: genel-kultur
      url: /kategori/genel-kultur
  tags:
    - Throne
    - Capitals
    - payitaht
    - istanbul
author: Fatih Türk
created_at: 2025-01-25T17:25:54.311169+03:00
updated_at: 2025-04-17T12:38:48.376832+03:00
---

# Payitaht (Dictionary)

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##### **Definition**

"[Payitaht](/en/detay/payitaht-74d7c/llms.txt)" is a term used during the [Ottoman Empire](/en/detay/osmanlilar/llms.txt), meaning "capital" or "the place of the throne." It refers to the seat of government, the capital city, or the administrative center.

##### **Origin**

The word originates from the Persian phrase *pāy-i taht* (پاء تاخت), which translates to "the foot of the throne" or "capital."

The term *payitaht* is essentially a compound word formed by combining two Persian words: *pâ (pay)* and *taht*.

- **Pâ(y) – پا**: A Persian word meaning "foot."
- **Taht – تخت**: Refers to the "throne" or the "seat of power," often associated with the place where rulers sit or govern.

##### **Ottoman Capitals**

Throughout its history, the Ottoman Empire [had](/en/detay/had/llms.txt) different capitals in various cities. The primary Ottoman capitals were:

- **Bursa (1326-1365)**: The first capital of the Ottoman State, conquered during the reign of Orhan Gazi, son of Osman Gazi.

- **Edirne (1365-1453)**: Became the capital after Bursa and played a significant role in the Ottoman expansion into Europe.

- **Istanbul (1453-1922)**: The final and longest-standing capital of the Ottoman Empire, conquered by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Istanbul became the political, economic, and cultural hub of the empire.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/01/25/ZioK92bYZyDRvzJj2PibFc8DYt5kz96W.webp)
*Payitaht of Istanbul*

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Etimoloji Türkçe. "Payitaht." Etimoloji Türkçe. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Ocak 2025. https://www.etimolojiturkce.com/kelime/payitaht#google\_vignette.Yargı, Abdullah. "Payitaht Ne Demek?" Bizim Köşe. Erişim Tarihi: 12 Ocak 2025. https://www.bizimkose.com/02/26/payitaht-ne-demek/.