Ethnic Identities 1450 to 1750 - AP World History: Modern

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What were Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

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Janissaries were soldiers in the Ottoman Empire who had once been Christians, prior to their enslavement and forced service in the Ottoman army. Janissaries were an important component of the Ottoman armed forces and a significant component of Ottoman society.

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