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These forces wore woolen hats with spoons attached to the front, and each legion gathered around a copper pot, which they tipped over in times of rebellion. They were divided into forces called Ortas, which were collectively led by an Aga. They were gathered by the devshirme system for centuries, but were dissolved in the Auspicious Incident. Initially, most of their ranks were composed of Christian slaves taken from the Balkans. For 10 points, name this elite guard of the Ottoman Sultan.
These forces wore woolen hats with spoons attached to the front, and each legion gathered around a copper pot, which they tipped over in times of rebellion.
Jannisaries [or Jannisary; or Yeniceri]