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The Ottoman Empire, its management and organization of the army.

 For the Ottoman Empire to be so effective, it had to be managed really well. The state was divided into provinces called Eyalets and those were divided into smaller, called Sanjaks. Every Eyalet was managed by a governor called Beylerbey who was accountable directly to the sultan.

The Ottoman succes in almost every war they fought wasn't caused by luck. Their army was organised and well managed. As the Ottoman territory was growing and they had many nations under their rule, they used them to fight for their cause. Their forces included knights from Ottoman lands in Europe, mainly from Serbia.The Ottomans kept permanent mercenaries, e.g. Tatar light cavalry or some chrisian knights. Ottoman army also consisted Turkmen cavalry forces named akincis which didnt even get paid, which was really profitable for the sultan. In late 14th century Bayezid I formed the Janissary corps, which was full-time professional part of the army. 

The fact that the Ottoman army was well balansed and consisted of almost every type of troops, it was one of the most powerful in the world, while on the peak of its power. The Ottomans devoted themselves to having very modernized army, which led to their conquests be so successful.

My source : https://www.britannica.com/place/Ottoman-Empire/Military-organization

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  1. englishdiary16 października 2020 03:29

    I'm orbably more impressed by their administrative success than by the army.

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