Court Eunuchs

Court eunuchs are men who were castrated, typically to serve in royal or imperial courts, often as trusted officials or attendants. Historically, their roles included guarding women, managing important affairs, and acting as advisors or diplomats. Because they could not establish competing heirs, they were often seen as loyal to the ruling family. Eunuchs held significant influence in some cultures, especially in imperial China, Byzantium, and the Ottoman Empire, shaping political and social affairs through their proximity to rulers and court life.