I need educating about certain Ottoman units...
Anyone out there know the names/history of the different 'orta' of the Yeniceri (Janissaries) and Kapikulu Sipahis (Sipahis of the Porte)? (More the history and what the names mean in English.)
(Note: wikipedia and other internet sources don't seem to be as forthcoming as I'd like)
Thankee...
(As further discussion value, just throw facts about C16-C17 military units of Europe/North Africa/Middle East at me.)
Anyone out there know the names/history of the different 'orta' of the Yeniceri (Janissaries) and Kapikulu Sipahis (Sipahis of the Porte)? (More the history and what the names mean in English.)
(Note: wikipedia and other internet sources don't seem to be as forthcoming as I'd like)
Thankee...
(As further discussion value, just throw facts about C16-C17 military units of Europe/North Africa/Middle East at me.)