It protected the sultan's power by providing him with a group of extremely loyal officials and soldiers is why the Devshirme system was so important to the Ottoman Empire. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D". I hope the answer comes to your help.
Answer:
A. patriarchal society
Explanation:
Patriarchal society has developed in early time dated back to 3100 B.C. It is a part of the social system where a male has full dominance in society. As a social system, it is easy to find traces of people and families through the male line. Here male or the father or a male elder has complete authority.
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