Multiple choice

The elite forces of the Ottoman army

  1. caliph

  2. rajahs

  3. janizaries

  4. minarets
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Janissaries (or janizaries) were elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops and bodyguards. They were highly disciplined and recruited from Christian youths through the devshirme system, then converted to Islam and trained.

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