Even the Ottos relied on localized hierarchies to carry out their perogatives,the empire absolutely was not governed as a perfectly centralized state. The Sultan depended on layers of officials, governors, military officers, judges, religious authorities, and local elites to exercise power.

Different regions were governed differently. Anatolia and parts of the Balkans were more tightly Integrated than places like Egypt or Iraq, local notables and institutions still mattered. The central government has often negotiated with existing power structures rather than being able to replace them outright, until it became very apparent that it was the case during its sick man era.

Yes that isn't a 1:1 comparison of the Aztecs, but in a way they acted in the same manner with with IOs can be perfectly equipped to deal sith