1. Finally, as the battle was continuing, the last wave, consisting of elite Janissaries, attacked the city walls.

2. He established the title of sultan in 1383 and the corps of the janissaries and the devşirme recruiting system.

3. The Turks had skilled and experienced crews of sailors but were significantly deficient in their elite corps of Janissaries.

4. 9 The hapless governor, who had vainly tried to uphold the sultan's authority, was beheaded by the janissaries in 180

5. In a few days it became clear that Köse Musa was supporting the rebels whose numbers had increased with accretion of many people including janissaries who were staying in the capital.

6. Around 1,000 archers were in the front line in the wings, backed up by azap and akinci; in the front center were janissaries, behind whom was Murad, surrounded by his cavalry guard; finally, the supply train at the rear was guarded by a small number of troops.