Janissary

The Janissaries (or janizaries; in Turkish: Yeni?eri, meaning New Troops) comprised infantry units that formed the Ottoman sultan's household troops and bodyguard. The force originated in the 14th century; it was abolished (and massacred) by Sultan Mahmud II in 1826.

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Murat I of the fledgling Ottoman Empire founded the corps around 1330. It was initially formed of non-Muslims, especially Christian youths and prisoners-of-war, reminiscent of Mameluks. Murad may have also used futuwa groups as a model. Such janissaries became the first Ottoman standing army, replacing forces mostly composed of tribal warriors whose loyalty and morale could not always be trusted. Moreover, no free warrior would consent to being an infantryman, considering the position beneath him.

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Janissary related Images and Photos (experimental)

A Janissary circa 1823

The Loss of the Ajax off Cape Janissary

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►	Introduction
►	Origin of the janissaries
►	Janissary training and way of life
►	The janissary corps
►	The janissary revolts
►	Modern janissaries
►	Janissary music
►	References

►	FR: Janissaire

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