Military of Ottoman Empire
Military of Ottoman Empire
Military of Ottoman Empire was set up in 1299 (According to some resources 1363). During the five hundred years of The Ottoman Empire, The Army had many changing in itself. However, it is a fact that The Ottoman Army was strong enough to provide The State’s rule over the three continents. The military can be divided two main parts to examine the history of Ottoman Military. First one is Classic Process. The process included from establishment to military reforms in Ottoman Empire (19th). Second one is Modern Ottoman Military. It started from losing the First Balkan Peninsula to before The First World War.
Firstly, Classic Process. It was made use of a specific amount from Seljuk Empire’s, Ilkhanids’, and Mameluke’s military structure. Chief Commander Name of the military was Hakan. In addition, it was form from three main parts: Sultan’s Household Troops ( Kapikulu askerleri), State Soldiers (eyelet askerleri), Ottoman Navy (Donanma Kuvvetleri).
1. Sultan’s Household Troops, it was continuous army and depends on The Sultan. It was form of horsemen, walker and technical service. Other words, walkers are Janissaries (They were the most important part of the army. They had three group; Cemaat Ortalari,Sekban Bolukleri, Aga Bolukleri), Bombardiers, Cebeciler,Lagimcilar,Humbaracilar and Top Arabacilari ( they carried the gun carriage). Then, Cavalries are Cavalrymen, Armorer, Sag-Sol Ulufeciler, Sag Garipler and Sol Garipler. All of them are responsible for protecting the boundaries and safety of the lands. And, There was an important organisation; Janissary Band. In the wars, they raised the morale of The Ottoman Army but depressed the opposite army. In addition, they disconnected with their family and religion. Then, they were only depending on The Sultan in terms of material and spiritual.
2. State Soldiers, they formed the second part of the army and are responsible for extension boundaries and developing the
Military of Ottoman Empire was set up in 1299 (According to some resources 1363). During the five hundred years of The Ottoman Empire, The Army had many changing in itself. However, it is a fact that The Ottoman Army was strong enough to provide The State’s rule over the three continents. The military can be divided two main parts to examine the history of Ottoman Military. First one is Classic Process. The process included from establishment to military reforms in Ottoman Empire (19th). Second one is Modern Ottoman Military. It started from losing the First Balkan Peninsula to before The First World War.
Firstly, Classic Process. It was made use of a specific amount from Seljuk Empire’s, Ilkhanids’, and Mameluke’s military structure. Chief Commander Name of the military was Hakan. In addition, it was form from three main parts: Sultan’s Household Troops ( Kapikulu askerleri), State Soldiers (eyelet askerleri), Ottoman Navy (Donanma Kuvvetleri).
1. Sultan’s Household Troops, it was continuous army and depends on The Sultan. It was form of horsemen, walker and technical service. Other words, walkers are Janissaries (They were the most important part of the army. They had three group; Cemaat Ortalari,Sekban Bolukleri, Aga Bolukleri), Bombardiers, Cebeciler,Lagimcilar,Humbaracilar and Top Arabacilari ( they carried the gun carriage). Then, Cavalries are Cavalrymen, Armorer, Sag-Sol Ulufeciler, Sag Garipler and Sol Garipler. All of them are responsible for protecting the boundaries and safety of the lands. And, There was an important organisation; Janissary Band. In the wars, they raised the morale of The Ottoman Army but depressed the opposite army. In addition, they disconnected with their family and religion. Then, they were only depending on The Sultan in terms of material and spiritual.
2. State Soldiers, they formed the second part of the army and are responsible for extension boundaries and developing the