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Azap
Azebs, azabs or azaps ( ota, عزب, from Arabic, literally ''unmarried'', meaning ''bachelor''), also known as Asappes or Asappi, were irregular soldiers, originally made up of unmarried youths. They were conscripted among reayas and served in various roles in the early Ottoman army. The word azeb either often indicates a light infantry soldier which was called ''yaya'' azeb or a marine soldier which was called ''bahriye'' (navy) and ''deniz'' (sea) azeb. The term was used in the sense of "pirate" or "buccaneer" in Byzantine, Latin, and Italian sources from 14th to 16th century. History Azebs were originally an auxiliary infantry unit harkening back to Anatolian beyliks that became independent from the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. In the maritime beyliks they also served as naval units. For instance, in the 13th century sources address existence of troops called azebs in the Beylik of Aydın. According to Stein (2007), by the 14th century azebs garnisoned in strongholds were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azap
Azebs, azabs or azaps ( ota, عزب, from Arabic, literally ''unmarried'', meaning ''bachelor''), also known as Asappes or Asappi, were irregular soldiers, originally made up of unmarried youths. They were conscripted among reayas and served in various roles in the early Ottoman army. The word azeb either often indicates a light infantry soldier which was called ''yaya'' azeb or a marine soldier which was called ''bahriye'' (navy) and ''deniz'' (sea) azeb. The term was used in the sense of "pirate" or "buccaneer" in Byzantine, Latin, and Italian sources from 14th to 16th century. History Azebs were originally an auxiliary infantry unit harkening back to Anatolian beyliks that became independent from the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. In the maritime beyliks they also served as naval units. For instance, in the 13th century sources address existence of troops called azebs in the Beylik of Aydın. According to Stein (2007), by the 14th century azebs garnisoned in strongholds were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
