Ottoman officers were an important part of the Ottoman Empire's government. Pashas (6 letters) were the highest ranking officials, and were responsible for military, judicial, and administrative matters. Aghas (5 letters) were lower ranking officials who were in charge of local administration. Viziers (6 letters) were the highest ranking civil servants, and were responsible for managing the empire's finances. Viziers (7 letters) were their assistants, and were responsible for carrying out the orders of the viziers.