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The novel Janissaries by David Drake; Muhteşem Yüzyıl (The Magnificent Century) is a 2011–2012 Turkish historical fiction television series. Written by Meral Okay and Yılmaz Şahin. The Janissaries are portrayed throughout the series as part of the Sultan's royal bodyguard.
- Standing professional military
- Ottoman army
- 1,000–1,400, 7,841 (1484), 13,599 (1574), 37,627 (1609)
Janissary, member of an elite corps in the standing army of the Ottoman Empire, at first staffed by Christian-born youths drafted mainly from the Balkans. An increasingly powerful and expensive institution, the Janissaries constituted the first modern standing army in Europe and were highly respected for their prowess.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
10 de jun. de 2022 · The Janissaries were the most highly-trained fighters that Europe and the Middle East had seen since the days of the Roman Empire. They numbered as many as 200,000 at their height — and every one of them was groomed from an early age to defend the political interests of the growing Ottoman Empire.
- Natasha Ishak
1 de may. de 2024 · The Janissaries were a distinctive and elite military unit of the Ottoman Empire, known for their unique role and significant influence in both military and political spheres.
27 de mar. de 2018 · Los jenízaros fueron la base de la innovación militar para la expansión otomana, pero frente a lo que se suele decir no constituyen únicamente una elite bélica.
- Jaime Denis Rodríguez Madrazo
- 2018
8 de jul. de 2023 · El destino último de la gran mayoría de estos reclutas era ingresar en el cuerpo de los jenízaros o yeniçeri –en turco, «nuevo soldado»–, la fuerza de choque más eficaz y temible del ejército otomano. Los jenízaros eran conocidos como expertos arqueros, pero también lograron un gran dominio de todo tipo de armas de fuego.
The Janissaries played a pivotal role in numerous key battles throughout the history of the Ottoman Empire. Their disciplined and well-trained ranks combined with their reputation across Europe made them a formidable force on the battlefield.
