The Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
An Elite Military Order For many centuries, the Spahis were among the most respected soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. They
The Duties of the Ottoman Spahis During War
Gifts from the Sultan When the Ottoman Sultan personally led the army into battle, he followed an old imperial tradition
The Promotion and Benefits of the Ottoman Spahis
Reforming the Military Pay System The Ottoman government understood that soldiers needed to be paid fairly and on time. In
The Pay and Discipline of the Ottoman Spahis
Discipline and Punishment The Ottoman Empire maintained strict discipline among its elite cavalry, the Spahis. Soldiers who committed serious crimes
The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the
Weapons and Skills of the Ottoman Spahis
The Arms of the Ottoman Cavalry The Spahis, the elite cavalry of the Ottoman Empire, were famous for their skill
The Spahis The Elite Cavalry of the Ottoman Empire
The Sultan’s Paid Cavalry So far, we have discussed the Ottoman cavalry who were supported by land grants and military
Auxiliary Forces of the Ottoman Empire
Allied Armies of the Ottoman Empire In addition to its regular military forces, the Ottoman Empire relied on several auxiliary
The Power of the Beys in Ottoman Egypt
The Influence of the Egyptian Beys The twelve Beys of Egypt were among the most powerful men in the Ottoman
The Ottoman Military in Cairo and Egypt
The Defense of Ottoman Egypt During the Ottoman period, the defense of Cairo and the Kingdom of Egypt was placed