Esther Handali

Esther Handali (died 18 or 19 December 1588[1] ) was a Jewish Ottoman businesswoman. She was the influential favorite and Kira (business agent) of Nurbanu Sultan, Safiye Sultan, and possibly of Hürrem Sultan.

  1. ^ Pedani, Maria Pia. “Safiye's Household and Venetian Diplomacy”. Turcica 32 (2000).