The Janissaries' Rise and Fall
Darryl discusses the rise and fall of the Janissaries, a group of influential slave soldiers and bureaucrats in the Ottoman Empire. Their power grew to the point where the Turkish government felt threatened and decided to wipe them out overnight. This event, known as the Auspicious event, marked a significant shift in the empire's power dynamics. Jocko draws a parallel to UFC fighters realizing the disparity in wealth and taking action.In this clip
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