title: Kapıcıbaşı
text: # Kapıcıbaşı
  
  The Ottoman title of kapıcıbaşı designated the chief of the palace gatekeepers, or "chief warder". In the early phase of Ottoman statehood there was one single title-holder. It multiplied over time and there were in the 18th century some 150 simultaneous title-holders. The holder supervised the palace gatekeepers (kapıcılar), was in charge of guarding the gates, transmitted messages and orders, and executed Imperial Council orders.
  
  ## Notable people
  
  * Fatsali Ahmed Aga Canikli
  * Abdulfettah Capanoglu
  * Kara Musa Pasha
  * Suleyman Bey Capanoglu
  * Çoban Mustafa Pasha
  * Battal Huseyin Bey Canikli
  * Koca Mustafa Pasha
  * Kurd Mehmed Pasha
  * Izzet Ahmed Pasha
  * Mustafa Capanoglu
  * Topal Osman Pasha
  * Piali Pasha
  * Keki Abdi Pasha
  