What was the fate of the Janissaries in the Auspicious Incident?
Disbanded and Executed
Reformed
Exiled
Recruited
Answer
Disbanded and executed, the Janissaries met their unfortunate fate during the Auspicious Incident. This elite Ottoman military unit, once revered for their prowess, fell victim to a power struggle and were deemed a threat to the stability of the empire. As a result, Sultan Mahmud II orchestrated their dismantling, leading to their swift and brutal execution, marking a significant turning point in Ottoman history.
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