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In the past, the Ottoman State had a very powerful and brave army: the Janissaries. For many years, the Janissaries ensured the victory of numerous wars. However, as time passed, these soldiers stopped undergoing training and began to disregard rules. When this situation made the functioning of the state difficult, a major change became necessary. This major transformation, namely the abolition of the Janissary Corps, is known as the "Vak'a-i Hayriye," or the "Auspicious Event." Why Did the Jani

Boeing VC-25 is a strategic transport aircraft modified to military standards based on a civilian Boeing 747 airframe to meet the security, comfort and communication needs of the presidents of Türkiye. 【1】Operated by the United States Air Force (USAF), the aircraft uses the official radio call sign "Air Force One" when the president is on board. Its technical features include nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection, in-flight refueling capability, and a fully equipped military C4I command

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (d. January 1952, Doha – d. 12 July 2026) was a Qatari statesman who served as Emir of Qatar from 27 June 1995 to 25 June 2013. He assumed the emirate after deposing his father, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, and during his approximately 18-year rule, Qatar underwent significant transformations in economic, social, diplomatic and cultural spheres.【1】 He abdicated on 25 June 2013 in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and died on 12 July 2026 at