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Aladin, grandson of Osman I, introduced the court infantry (yenikehaye or new chamberlain), wearing white caps. They were very poor and only paid in supplies.
Morat, son of Aladin introduced the azapi (infantrymen) who saw better pay than the yenikehaye).
Sultan Murad I, son of Morat, created the Janissaries.

Osman I took over his first castle after visiting it out of amusement and being publicly embarrassed. By pretenddung to sell sacks of grain, Osman and a small group of boys gained entry to the castle, dumped the grain and attacked anyone they could find. They through the “princess” who embarrassed him from the highest tower.

Islamic sermon describes the Islamic view of Christian’s. How brothers rob brothers, neighbours are sold out for money, wine is drunk and bread is eaten. Christians are unforgiving. Describes ideal Muslim treatment of slaves meaning they are given fair terms and are helped once term is finished.

Describes Muslims take about how Jesus will return on Judgement day, sending Christian’s to hell for calling him God and sending Jews to hell for attempting to capture and torture him.

Mosques and prayer 7 times a day. No shoes inside, fully carpeted. Priest uses a sword.

Talking about Mohammed and Ali, Ali’s sword zulfiqar.

Talking about “heathens” and their holidays. Christian chronicler breaking down Muslim traditions with bias.

His life is heavily debated (unsure of place of birth or what happened in his later life). A man with an uneducated understanding of world history so some chapters are historically inaccurate but are valuable for the way he views things. Took part in many campaigns for Mehmet II.