The Pay and Discipline of the Janissaries
A Well-Paid Military Corps The Janissaries were among the best-supported soldiers in the Ottoman Empire. They received regular salaries, daily
The Pay and Daily Life of the Janissaries
Salary and Promotion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman military sites, the Janissaries were not only
The Training and Promotion of Janissary Recruits
Different Duties for New Recruits Not every Acemi Oğlan (Janissary recruit) followed the same path during training. After entering Ottoman
The Training Grounds and Gardens of the Janissary Recruits
Where the Recruits Lived After joining the Acemi Oğlanlar (Janissary novice corps), many recruits were assigned to work in the
The Recruitment and Training of the Janissaries
The Early Janissary System As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during visits to Ottoman historical sites, the Janissaries were one
The Growth and Appearance of the Janissaries
The Expansion of the Janissary Corps When the Janissary Corps was first established, it is believed to have consisted of
The Muteferrika Cavalry and the Beginning of the Janissaries
The Muteferrika: An Elite Cavalry Unit Besides the regular Spahis, the Ottoman Empire also had a smaller and more prestigious
The Decline of the Spahis and the Other Cavalry Units
The Fall of the Spahi Rebellion As Ensar Tour Guide often explains during Ottoman history tours, the story of the
The Fall of Hasan Ağa’s Rebellion
Hasan Ağa’s Appeal to the Sultan As Hasan Ağa and his followers approached Üsküdar, he claimed that his actions were
The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
Losing Their Prestige The Spahis were once among the most respected soldiers in the Ottoman Empire. Their close relationship with