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Definition "Payitaht" is a term used during the Ottoman Empire, 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 t