Changes in the Janissary Corps and Military Service
The Traditional Role of the Janissaries The Janissaries were once the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire and were considered
Military Discipline and Soldier Privileges in the Ottoman Empire
The Original Military System The Ottoman Empire built one of the strongest military systems of its time through strict discipline,
Military Discipline and the Lives of Ordinary People in the Ottoman Empire
The Burden of Military Campaigns The Ottoman Empire maintained a large and powerful army for many centuries. While military strength
Population Government and Rural Life in the Ottoman Empire
Challenges Across a Vast Empire The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in history, stretching
The Ottoman Empire Change Expansion and Endurance
A Changing Empire Like many great empires in history, the Ottoman Empire changed over time. Early European writers often observed
Changes in the Ottoman Military and Government
The Ottoman Empire at Its Greatest Strength During the reigns of famous sultans such as Selim I and Suleiman the
The Ottoman Military System and the Strength of the Empire
A Military Empire The Ottoman Empire became one of the most powerful states in world history largely because of its
Camels Respect for Animals and the Ottoman Way of Life
The Importance of Camels in the Ottoman Empire The camel was one of the most valuable animals in the Ottoman
Charity Public Inns and Compassion in the Ottoman Empire
Magnificent Public Buildings Throughout the Ottoman Empire, some of the most impressive buildings were the caravanserais (also called khans), along
Ottoman Inns Hospitality and Good Works
Charity Through Public Buildings One of the greatest charitable traditions in the Ottoman Empire was the construction of public buildings