More Army lists – late 17th century

Following the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire experienced a steady decline punctuated by numerous political, social and economic changes. Equally affected, the Ottoman military had long been dominated by a strong cavalry presence, but the Timar system could no longer sustain its expense. Subsequent losses against West European armies forced the Ottoman military to replace the ranks of feudal sipahis with musket armed infantry. The changes affected a previous ratio of 3:1 (mounted to foot) to a near equal number by the late 17^th century. 

 

Ottoman Turk 1625 – 1700 AD

1 – 2 Qapikulu (3Kn) if the Sultan is commanding, otherwise (Cv)

2 – 4 Feudal Sipahis (Cv)

3 – 6 Downgraded Feudal Sipahis (LH)

Then:

1 – 4 Janissary armed with musket (Sh)

0 – 1 Iaylars (3Wb)

0 – 1 Voynuks (3Bd)

0 – 1 Janissary skirmisher (Sk)

1 – 4 Slav skirmishers (Sk)

0 – 1 Mounted skirmishers (Dr)

0 – 1 Heavy artillery (Art)

 

Crimean Khanate 1556-1700 AD:

4 x Oghlan and Tartar light cavalry (LH)

1 x Segban (Dr)

then:

0 - 1 Petyhortsy vassals (Cv)

0 – 6 Oghlan and Tartar light cavalry (LH)

0 - 2 Segban (Dr)

0 - 2 Volga Germans (Sh)

0 - 4 Peasant foot (5Wb)