Janissary Revolt

The Janissary Revolt was an uprising by the Janissaries, an elite Ottoman military corps, against reforms and political changes in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. They opposed efforts to modernize the army and reduce their privileges, fearing loss of power and influence. The revolt often involved violent clashes and destabilized the Ottoman Empire’s governance. It reflected tensions between traditional military elites and initiatives to modernize the state's military and administrative structures, highlighting challenges in balancing reform with existing power structures during that period.