Topchis askeri
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Material Information

Title:
Topchis askeri a soldier from Topçu, Azerbaijan
Series Title:
Costume of Turkey (Dalvimart, Octavian. London : Printed by William Miller, 1802.)
Alternate Title:
Topchis soldier
Alternate Title:
غربا
Creator:
Dalvimart, Octavian
Place of Publication:
London
Publisher:
William Miller
Publication Date:
Language:
English

Notes

Abstract:
Besides the regular and constant soldiers, comprehended under the classes of Janissaries and Spahis, there are several others, which are more particularly raised during the time of war. The present plate represents what might be called a soldier of the new establishment, that is, as distinguished from the Janissaries and Spahis. There have also been established for some time past a corps of about thirty thousand men, called Topchis, or gunners. They are infantry, and receive rather small pay. They are scattered all over the empire, and, whenever they receive their orders, are obliged to repair to the different places, appointed for them to assemble. -- Costume of Turkey (Dalvimart, Octavian. London : Printed by William Miller, 1802.) ( en )
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1 colour slide
General Note:
Beyoğlu is the Turkish name for the Istanbul suburb or Pera

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Source Institution:
SOAS, University of London
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