The position of Agha Dar al-Saada (definition - origin - tasks)

"Agha of Dar Al Sa'ada" is a functional title composed of "Aga" and "Dar Al Sa'ada". Agha is non-Arabic word, which is used in the Turkish, Kurdish and Persian languages meaning commander or chief officer or president. While Dar Al Sa'ada is a metaphor for the Ottoman Palace, and it was also called on the wing of the harem in the palace. The position was established in the era of Murad III (953 AH-1003 AH/1544 AD -1594 AD), when Sultan Mohammed Agha Al-Habashi was appointed in 990 AH / 1582 AD in the position of Aga of Dar Al Sa'ada, and he was assigned the tasks carried out by the White Aghas.
Aghas were educated and trained on the etiquette of the Harem and the Palace, in accordance with a long and difficult path that passes through clear degrees, to reach the position of Aga of Dar Al Sa'ada, whose most important task was to oversee the work of the Harem. He is the guardian and proxy of the daughters of the Sultan in the marriage contract. He also participates in the ceremony that is taking place when the princes begin their education. He was also responsible for the supervision of the two holy mosques endowments (waqf), and the endowments (waqf) of the women of the Harem as well.
After reviewing the information, we conclude that the position of Agha of Dar Al Sa'ada was one of the most important positions in the Ottoman Empire. Agha of Dar al-Sa'ada was the link between the harem in the Ottoman palace and the outside world. In addition, the Sultan was dependent on the person who assumes this position very much.