# The Slaves of the Padishah — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Slaves of the Padishah by Mór Jókai.

- [The Slaves of the Padishah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/the-slaves-of-the-padishah.md): This chapter details the mustering of the Turkish army for war, describing the vast and diverse forces assembled under the Padishah's command. It introduces key figures like the Tartar Khan, Kiuprile Pasha, and the Grand
- [I: The Golden Caftan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/i-the-golden-caftan.md): The chapter introduces the S— family, one of the richest in Wallachia, and focuses on Michael, the second-born son who was sent to become a priest. After his elder brother is killed in Stambul, Michael unexpectedly inher
- [II: Maidens Three](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/ii-maidens-three.md): Master Michael Teleki hosts a grand wedding banquet for his daughter Mariska and Prince Ghyka of Moldavia. The celebration is lavish, with guests from across the region. Emeric Tököly, a charming young count, delivers ki
- [III: Three Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/iii-three-men.md): Emeric Tököly wakes early after the wedding festivities and prepares to leave, ignoring letters and giving orders for his horse and carriage. He takes a hurried leave of Master Michael Teleki and rides to the meeting poi
- [IV: Affairs of State](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/iv-affairs-of-state.md): Michael Teleki lies ill in Gyula-Fehervár, but continues to manage state affairs from his sickbed. He berates Master Szénasi for spreading rumors of war, then dictates letters to various officials, including the Grand Vi

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- [V: The Day of Grosswardein](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/v-the-day-of-grosswardein.md)
- [VI: The Monk of the Holy Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/vi-the-monk-of-the-holy-spring.md)
- [VII: The Panic of Nagyenyed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/vii-the-panic-of-nagyenyed.md)
- [VIII: The Slave of Market at Budapest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/viii-the-slave-of-market-at-budapest.md)
- [IX: The Amazon Brigado](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/ix-the-amazon-brigado.md)
- [X: The Margaret Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/x-the-margaret-island.md)
- [XI: A Star in Hell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xi-a-star-in-hell.md)
- [The Battle of St. Gothard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xii-the-battle-of-st-gothard.md)
- [The Persecuted Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xiii-the-persecuted-woman.md)
- [XIV: Olaj Beg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xiv-olaj-beg.md)
- [XV: The Women's Defence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xv-the-women-s-defence.md)
- [A Fight for His Own Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xvi-a-fight-for-his-own-head.md)
- [The Extravagances of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xvii-the-extravagances-of-love.md)
- [XVIII: Sport with a Blind Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xviii-sport-with-a-blind-man.md)
- [XIX: The Night Before Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xix-the-night-before-death.md)
- [XX: The Victim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xx-the-victim.md)
- [Other Times—Other Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxi-other-times-other-men.md)
- [XXII: The Divan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxii-the-divan.md)
- [The Turkish Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxiii-the-turkish-death.md)
- [The Hostage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxiv-the-hostage.md)
- [The Husband](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxv-the-husband.md)
- [The Fading of Flowers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxvi-the-fading-of-flowers.md)
- [XXVII: The Sword of God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxvii-the-sword-of-god.md)
- [The Mad Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxviii-the-mad-man.md)
- [XXIX: Pleasant Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxix-pleasant-surprises.md)
- [A Man Abandoned by His Guardian-Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxx-a-man-abandoned-by-his-guardian-angel.md)
- [The Newly-Drawn Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxxi-the-newly-drawn-sword.md)
- [The Last Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/xxxii-the-last-day.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_the_padishah_se/chapters/endnotes.md)

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