Egyptian Sodiers in Ottomans Campaigns

What is it about?

Although annexed by the Ottoman Empire in 1517, Egypt's military maintained many Mamluk traditions. Despite a few alterations, these continued into the early 19th Century. How did Ottoman authorities deal with this special status and handle complimentary issues of corruption? How effective were Egypt's contribution to the Ottoman Army? Campaigns from the first half of the 18th Century provide good examples.

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Why is it important?

Data for this article comes from the Ottoman archives and period chronicles. Thus, this article gives original information about the Ottoman Empire and, its Egyptian soldiers.

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