What elite military group did Mehmed first serve in?
Janissaries
Sipahis
Akinjis
Ghazi
Answer
The Janissaries were an elite military corps that formed the mainstay of the Ottoman army from the 14th to the early 19th centuries. They were renowned for their discipline, courage, and skill in battle, and played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's expansion and military successes.
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