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Hünkâr Mahfili
A hünkâr mahfili, also known as a sultan's loge or imperial loge, is a structure within the prayer hall of a mosque used by the sultan, the royal family, and high-ranking government officials for performing prayer. It often takes the form of a raised loge or balcony and provides privacy and protection from would-be assassins. This feature was characteristic of Ottoman or Turkish mosques, whereas in other mosques a similar function could be served by a maqsura (a restricted area near the mihrab of the prayer hall).
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