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.
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Turkish - Ottoman - Sultan - Bodyguard - 14th century - Mahmud II - 1826
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Origin of the janissaries |
| ► | Janissary training and way of life |
| ► | The janissary corps |
| ► | The janissary revolts |
| ► | Modern janissaries |
| ► | Janissary music |
| ► | References |
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