In the 9th century, under Caliph al-Mu'tasim, the first Turkic ghulam commanders became direct partners in power.
Frequently asked questions
- What was The Integration of Turkic Soldiers into the Abbasid Army?
- After the Abbasid revolution (750) warriors of Turkic origin began to take key roles in the caliph's army; the "ghulam" (slave-soldier) system enabled Turkic children to rise through a special military training.
- When did The Integration of Turkic Soldiers into the Abbasid Army happen?
- 750 CE
- Where did The Integration of Turkic Soldiers into the Abbasid Army take place?
- Bağdat — Maveraünnehir