The Janissaries: Elite, Rizzless Warriors of the Ottoman Empire The Janissaries were the legendary backbone of the Ottoman military machine—an elite force born from conquest, duty, and an extreme case of state-enforced celibacy. Established in the 14th century, this formidable corps was made up of boys taken through the devshirme system, a tribute where Christian […]
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