By Katie Bennett
Ottoman Slave Troops
The Ottomans made a powerful military force that was made entirely of slave troops.
young boys to the sultan to be their slave -These boys were taught Turkish, were converted to Islam, and received specialty training -If a boy was not able, he would become a civil administrator -If a boy was able, he would join the military ~some of the more talented of the boys received better education and therefore became a part of the ruling class as engineers, architects, and scientists |
Janissaries
newest, most advanced weapons and other assorted technologies that would allow them to rise above their enemies
serious damage to enemies
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Abolition of the Corps
- Over time, the corps became hereditary and therefore very corrupt
- They were resistant to reform
- Assumed a political role in the empire, supporting certain sultans and bringing down others
- Sultan Mahmud II had all Janissaries either killed or executed
Here is a nice, simple video giving a short overview of the Janissaries. Enjoy!
Bibliography
"Janissaries." ABC-CLIO SOLUTIONS. ABC-CLIO. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.<http://ancienthistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/600800?terms=janissary corps]> .