Janissaries
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| Founders | Murad I |
|---|---|
| Founded | Ottoman Empire |
| Role | Standing professional military |
| Size | 1,000 (1400), 7,841 (1484), 13,599 (1574), 37,627 (1609) |
| Headquarters | Edirne |
| Engagements | Battle of Chaldiran |
| Battle of Mohács | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 994395 |
About Janissaries
The Janissaries were elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops, bodyguards and the first modern standing army in Europe. The corps was most likely established during the reign of Murad I.
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