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The '''Janissaries''' (Ottoman Turkish: ''Yeniçeri'', English: ''New soldiers'') were specially trained soldiers of the [[Ottoman Empire]], and the private [[guard]] to the Sultan. | |||
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===Formation=== | |||
Janissaries created by Sultan Murad I were Christian boys from conquered countries, who were levied into the Devsirme system (or the "Collection of Children"). The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the intelligent ones would become scientists or architects.<ref name="Devşirme">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dev%C5%9Firme Devşirme on ''Wikipedia'']</ref> | |||
== | The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. They were infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard, though they were eventually abolished by Sultan [[Wikipedia:Mahmud II|Mahmud II]] in 1826, as a result of [[Wikipedia:The Auspicious Incident|the Auspicious Incident]].<ref name="Devşirme" /><ref name="Janissaries">[http://www.janissary.info/ Janissaries]</ref> | ||
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===16th Century=== | |||
During [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'s time in [[Constantinople]], the Janissaries actively sought to prevent him from locating the [[Seals of Altaïr]], which were scattered throughout the city. Eventually, Ezio killed one of their high commanding officers, forcing them to resort to patroling the whole of the [[Golden Horn]], as well as blocking off the port in an effort to prevent him from escaping the city.<ref name="Revelations - Singleplayer Commented Walkthrough">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations#Videos|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' - Singleplayer Commented Walkthrough]]</ref> | |||
However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the [[Great Chain]] with an [[Bombs|explosive bomb]], as well as sank the ships in the port with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople on a chartered ship.<ref name="Revelations - Singleplayer Commented Walkthrough" /> | |||
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The Janissaries (Ottoman Turkish: Yeniçeri, English: New soldiers) were specially trained soldiers of the Ottoman Empire, and the private guard to the Sultan.
History
Formation
Janissaries created by Sultan Murad I were Christian boys from conquered countries, who were levied into the Devsirme system (or the "Collection of Children"). The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the intelligent ones would become scientists or architects.[1]
The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. They were infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard, though they were eventually abolished by Sultan Mahmud II in 1826, as a result of the Auspicious Incident.[1][2]
16th Century
During Ezio Auditore da Firenze's time in Constantinople, the Janissaries actively sought to prevent him from locating the Seals of Altaïr, which were scattered throughout the city. Eventually, Ezio killed one of their high commanding officers, forcing them to resort to patroling the whole of the Golden Horn, as well as blocking off the port in an effort to prevent him from escaping the city.[3]
However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with an explosive bomb, as well as sank the ships in the port with Greek Fire. He then left Constantinople on a chartered ship.[3]