What kept real turkish harems from being simply pleasure palaces, as they are generally portrayed by hollywood?
a. the sultan had to provide entertainment for foreign dignitaries to insure peace in the region.
b. the sultan had to keep all the women of the harem happy. not an easy feat!
c. the sultan had too much on his mind politically to be concerned with human pleasure.
d. the purpose of the harem arrangement was to ensure that there was a strong heir to the throne.