Vassal and tributary states of the Ottoman Empire

State organisation ofthe Ottoman Empire House of Osman Classic period Divan Porte Grand Vizier Constitutional period Imperial Government General Assembly Senate Chamber of Deputies Millets Administrative divisions Vassal and tributary states vte The Ottoman Empire and its vassals in its peak during the late 16th century during the regime of Murad III The Ottoman Empire had a number of tributary and vassal states throughout its history. Its tributary states would regularly send tribute to the Ottoman Empire, which was understood by both states as also being a token of submission. In exchange for certain privileges, its vassal states were obligated to render support to the Ottoman Empire when called upon to do so. Some of its vassal states were also tributary states. These client states, many of which could be described by modern terms such as satellite states or puppet states, were usually on the periphery of the Ottoman Empire under suzerainty of the Sublime Porte, over which direct control was not established. The Ottoman Empire maintained relationships with various states, some of which were under their direct rule (provinces) and others that were vassal states or tributary state