What is the Sanjak System? A A method of conquest employed by the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century B Practice of sending Shahzadah to a province to govern so that he could gain some ruling experience before ascending to the throne. C An administrative principle centered on the separation of cities based on the religion of their population D A federation-like ruling system based on division of the provinces D

The Sanjak System was an administrative principle centered on the separation of cities based on the religion of their population. It was a system used by the Ottoman Empire to govern its vast territories. The Sanjaks were administrative divisions, and each Sanjak was headed by a Sanjak-bey, who was appointed by the central government. The Sanjaks were often based on ethnic or religious communities, such as the Sanjak of Rumelia for the Muslim population in Europe or the Sanjak of Bosnia for the Muslim population in the region. This system allowed the Ottoman Empire to effectively govern diverse populations by giving local leaders authority over their own communities.