The Elite Janissary Force

The elite janissary force was very important to the Ottoman empire in being very cheap, extremely powerful, and multi dimensional. Starting as slaves from the devsirme system, most of the time with absolutely zero military or fighting experience. They were the sultan's elite infantry and private guards. The janissaries were very cheap to recruit seeing as they were slaves, all the turks needed to was groom them until they were fighting machines. Not only were the janissaries cheap to recruit but they were also extremely powerful in war, the most powerful in the Ottoman army. With power comes importance and the janissaries were a crucial piece in the army with the power to even overthrow the sultan. The janissaries were a necessity, being the
key to Ottoman success on the battlefield. In addition to their power the janissaries were also useful off the field, when not in battle they acted as the country’s police force keeping the neighborhoods safe from crime. Also because of their lack of money many janissaries took on trades such as fisherman and crafters. The janissaries are very versatile and could adapt in any role. The janissaries made a lasting influence on the Ottoman army with their economical price, power, and versatile build.