An Ottoman official was a person of high rank in the Ottoman Empire. The highest ranking official was the PASHA (5 letters), followed by the Agha (4 letters), Vizier (6 letters), AGA (3 letters), Bey (3 letters) and DEY (3 letters). The PASHA was the highest ranking official, responsible for the administration of provinces and military campaigns. The Agha was a commander of the army or navy, while the Vizier was the chief minister of the Ottoman Empire. The AGA was a commander of the janissaries, the elite infantry of the Ottoman Empire. The Bey was a provincial governor, while the DEY was a local governor.