Question

the janissaries were the elite army of the ottoman empire until 1826. the ottoman empire used janissaries in all its military conquests such as the 1453 capture of constantinople. the janissaries were mostly made up of young christian boys from the devshirme system. they owed complete loyalty to the sultan and were required to follow strict rules such as celibacy and no marriage until they left active duty. why were the janissaries formed? how did the janissaries help the ottomans gain, maintain or consolidate power?

Explanation:

The Janissaries were formed to create an elite, loyal - to - the - sultan military force. They helped the Ottomans by participating in military conquests like the capture of Constantinople in 1453 and by being a disciplined and loyal fighting unit.

Answer:

Why were the Janissaries formed?: To create an elite, loyal military force for the sultan.
How did the Janissaries help the Ottomans gain, maintain or consolidate power?: By participating in military conquests and being a disciplined, loyal fighting unit.