Janissary Networks

Person Shpilka

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#IDSourceJanissaryRegimentCollectivityFamily NameHonorary TitleAskeri TitleNickname/Descriptive AdjectiveNameFather's NameNationality (for non-Muslims)Guild OfficerServiceAction/Task/Status/PunishmentImportance for the ProjectNotesCompleted
116247[3543], Compilation Date: 1750/ 4/ 20, Archive Code: CSHAUKShpilka

A Janissary named Osman Beşe hired a Cossack named Shpilka as a guard during his journey to the Zaporozhian Sich on his own ship, which was loaded with goods. During namaz, Shpilka attempted to kill Osman but failed after a fight, eventually escaping. Later, Osman hired another Cossack as a guard, but during the night, Shpilka returned with forty-seven more Cossacks, stole all the goods, and injured Osman. The Kosh responded that, despite a thorough investigation, they were unable to locate Shpilka and advised Osman to hire only Cossacks with passports in the future.

Janissary hired non-Muslim as guard.1

 

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