Ottoman officials were an important part of the Ottoman Empire's government. Pashas (6 letters) were high-ranking officials who held various positions in the government, such as governors, military commanders, and grand viziers. Deys (4 letters) were the heads of the Barbary Coast states, while Beys (4 letters) were provincial governors. All three of these officials were responsible for carrying out the orders of the Sultan and ensuring that the laws of the Ottoman Empire were followed.