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They were both elite warrior units in the Ottoman Empire.

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What were the similarities between the ghazis and janissaries?

Both ghazis and janissaries were integral to the military and expansion strategies of the Ottoman Empire. Ghazis were warrior champions of Islam, often engaged in raiding and holy wars, while janissaries served as elite infantry soldiers, initially composed of Christian boys converted to Islam. Both groups were highly disciplined and played crucial roles in the empire's conquests and defense. Additionally, both embodied the fusion of religious zeal and military prowess that characterized the Ottoman military structure.


When was Janissaries - novel - created?

Janissaries - novel - was created in 1979.


Why were the janissaries important to the ottoman sultans?

Because the janissaries protected the sultan


How many pages does Janissaries - novel - have?

Janissaries - novel - has 335 pages.


What is the ISBN of Janissaries novel?

The ISBN of Janissaries - novel - is 0-671-87709-7.


Did the janissaries fought as on horseback as cavalry warriors?

did the janissaries fought on horseback as cavalry warriors


Were janissaries castrated?

Yes


Why did the ghazis come to play a lesser part in the ottoman military action?

The ghazis, who were originally inspired Islamic warriors, began to play a lesser role in Ottoman military actions due to the increasing centralization and professionalization of the Ottoman army. As the empire expanded, the sultan relied more on a standing army of Janissaries and artillery, which provided greater discipline and effectiveness in warfare. Additionally, the ghazi ethos became less relevant as the empire shifted focus from religious conquests to territorial expansion and administration. This transition marked a shift from the traditional warrior class to a more organized military structure.


Who were the janissaries?

The term Janissaries in Turkish means new troops, which is exactly what they were. Janissaries were new form of military order created first by the Othman Sultan Murad the First, forming the first standing army. Janissaries were enslaved sons captured during wars and they were given special training and privileges to be an elite force giving their loyalty only to the sultan. Janissaries became a very powerful force within the Othman Empire; in many occasions, they deposed off sultans and installed others. The end of the janissaries came in 1826 after their revolt against Sultan Mahmud the Second who succeeded in killing most of them.---The parents of Janissaries were also given land and a higher social rank.A janissaries are slaves soldiers, converted to Islam and became fierce fighters.


In the day of the sultans the janissaries were prophets soldiers scholars or traders?

The Janissaries were an elite unit of SOLDIERS, but a number of individuals who were raised as Janissaries but seen as unfit for war were re-purposed as scholars, administrators, and diplomats. None of them were prophets or merchants.


Why were the Janissaries loyal to the Ottomans?

They were Paid slaves


Why were Janissaries tempted to overthrow Suleiman towards the end of his reign?

Maybe because the Janissaries were to turn into unruly Pratorian guards, who made and unmade sultans.