Plural of bey; Turkish or Ottoman officials or governors holding administrative rank and authority.
From Turkish 'bey,' a title for Ottoman officials and regional governors, likely from Turkic roots meaning 'chief' or 'leader.'
In the Ottoman Empire, beys were powerful officials below the sultans—they collected taxes, administered justice, and commanded armies in their territories.
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