Who were the janissaries?
A)Christian mercenaries who fought for the Ottoman Empire
B)Muslim diplomats who lived and worked in Christian Europe
C)Christian merchants who lived in the Ottoman Empire
D)newly converted Muslims who fought for the Ottoman Turks
E)Jewish scholars who taught in Islamic schools

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Janissaries were Christian boys who were taken from their families at a young age, converted to Islam, and trained as elite soldiers for the Ottoman Empire. They were loyal to the sultan and played a significant role in the military and political affairs of the empire.

Who Were the Janissaries