AP World Historyeasymcq1 pt
The janissaries were
A.elite Ottoman infantry recruited through the devshirme
B.Safavid cavalry
C.Mughal tax collectors
D.Qing civil servants
Explanation
Core Concept
Christian boys conscripted by the devshirme levy became the sultan's loyal soldier-administrators.
Correct Answer
Aelite Ottoman infantry recruited through the devshirme
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