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Janissary


 

The Janissaries (or janizaries; in Turkish: Yeniçeri, 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.

Related Topics:
Turkish - Ottoman - Sultan - Bodyguard - 14th century - Mahmud II - 1826

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