The Janissaries: Elite Infantry
Students will investigate the unique recruitment, training, and role of the Janissaries as the Ottoman Sultan's elite infantry.
Key Questions
- Analyze the devshirme system and its role in recruiting Janissaries.
- Explain why the Janissaries became one of the most formidable fighting forces of their time.
- Evaluate the evolving political influence of the Janissaries within the Ottoman Empire.
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