Religion Ottoman_Bulgaria



christian-born devşirme, later serve in elite jannisary. in miniature janissaries march tunes played mehter.




the ottomans did not require christians become muslims. nevertheless, there many cases of individual or mass conversion, in rhodopes. according thomas walker arnold islam not spread force in areas under control of ottoman sultan. 17th-century author said:



meanwhile (the turk) wins (converts) craft more force, , snatches away christ fraud out of hearts of men. turk, true, @ present time compels no country violence apostatise; uses other means whereby imperceptibly roots out christianity...



non-muslims did not serve in sultan s army. exception groups of population specific statute, used auxiliary or rear services, , infamous blood tax (кръвен данък), known devşirme, whereby every fifth young boy taken trained warrior of empire. these boys went through harsh religious , military training turned them elite corps subservient sultan. these corps called janissaries (yeni çeri or new soldier ) , elite , loyal unit of ottoman army. recruits gained through voluntarily accessions, parents eager have children enroll in janissary service ensured them successful career , comfort.








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