Was bedeutet Janitschar?
Die Janitscharen (osmanisch یكیچری اوجاغی İA Yeñiçeri Ocaġı, deutsch ‚Janitscharenkorps‘, wörtlich „Feuerstelle der neuen Truppe“) waren im Osmanischen Reich die Elitetruppe der Armee. Sie stellten die Leibwache des Sultans und erreichten höchste Positionen im osmanischen Staatswesen.
Woher kommen die Janitscharen?
Leibgarde des Sultans. Die Jantischaren bildeten die militärische Elite des Osmanischen Reiches, gedrillt, um zu siegen. Bei den Soldaten des Sultans ging es zu wie in einer Großküche – und das ist durchaus wörtlich gemeint.
War das Osmanische Reich tolerant?
Prinzipiell war das Osmanische Reich, wie im Koran gefordert, gegenüber den anderen abrahamitischen Religionen – Christentum und Judentum – verhältnismäßig tolerant, während polytheistische Religionen entschieden bekämpft wurden.
What is the meaning of Janissaries?
The Janissaries (Ottoman ينيچرى(yeniçeri), meaning “new soldier”) were members of an elite corps in the army of the Ottoman Empire from the late 14th century till 1826.
Who were the Janissaries of the Ottoman Empire?
Story of The Janissaries – The Elite Corps of the Sultan. The Janissaries (Ottoman ينيچرى(yeniçeri), meaning “new soldier”) were members of an elite corps in the army of the Ottoman Empire from the late 14th century till 1826.
Why did the Janissaries revolt in 17th century?
On learning of the formation of new, Westernized troops, the Janissaries revolted. Sultan Mahmud II declared war on the rebels and, on their refusal to surrender, had cannon fire directed on their barracks.
What happened to the Janissaries in Afghanistan?
Janissaries. Consequently, the corps gradually lost its military character, undergoing a process that has been described as ‚civilianization‘. The corps was abolished by Sultan Mahmud II in 1826 in the Auspicious Incident in which 6,000 or more were executed.