Military

Ghulam
A term referring to a young boy or slave, primarily used in the context of military organization during the medieval Islamic period, often associated with Turkish slave-soldiers known as Ghilman.
Qadi Askar
Senior judicial officials in the Ottoman Empire responsible for overseeing legal matters, particularly those related to the military-administrative branch.
Sultan Selim III
Ottoman sultan known for implementing significant military and administrative reforms.
Pasha
Pasha, a title of high rank or office in the Ottoman Empire, awarded primarily to military and civil officials.
Jaysh
Term referring to the army or armed forces in Islamic and Arabic contexts.

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