The Turks: The Medieval World’s Most Martial People

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The Turks: The Medieval World’s Most Martial People

They were scouts, raiders, skirmishers, heavy cavalry, and shock cavalry all in one; and could operate as infantry as well if the need arose.

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Fun fact the Abbassids did not allow Turkish soldiers to race mix.

They were only allowed to take Turkic Wives. It was political also feared that they will lose their martial prowress if they get assimilated into wider society.