Yerliyya
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In the Ottoman Empire
of the 17th century the yerliyya was a term used to describe local Janissaries
. These were Janissaries that had been sent to an urban centre many years ago and had become fully integrated into their surroundings, often playing important roles in the commercial and political life of the area.
The other sub-group of Janissaries were known as the kapikulu; these were Janissaries that had been sent on direct order from the Sultan
. In general the kapikulu were far more loyal to the Porte than the yerliyya. In many areas of the empire conflict developed between these two groups of Janissaries which persisted until the Janissaries were abolished in 1826.
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
of the 17th century the yerliyya was a term used to describe local Janissaries
Janissary
The Janissaries were infantry units that formed the Ottoman sultan's household troops and bodyguards...
. These were Janissaries that had been sent to an urban centre many years ago and had become fully integrated into their surroundings, often playing important roles in the commercial and political life of the area.
The other sub-group of Janissaries were known as the kapikulu; these were Janissaries that had been sent on direct order from the Sultan
Sultan
Sultan is a title with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic language abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", and "dictatorship", derived from the masdar سلطة , meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it came to be used as the title of certain rulers who...
. In general the kapikulu were far more loyal to the Porte than the yerliyya. In many areas of the empire conflict developed between these two groups of Janissaries which persisted until the Janissaries were abolished in 1826.