The Millet System was an administrative framework used in the Ottoman Empire to manage its diverse religious communities. Under this system, various religious groups, known as millets, were granted a degree of autonomy to govern their own affairs, including education, marriage, and religious practices. Each millet was led by its own religious leader, who acted as an intermediary between the community and the Ottoman authorities. This system allowed for a degree of coexistence among different faiths, such as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. While the millets had their own laws and customs, they were still subject to the overarching authority of the Ottoman state, which collected taxes and maintained order.