devshirme system
key ruler
100

what families were the kids took from

christian families

100

Suleiman also known as The

Lawgiver

200

what did they turn the kids into

soldiers and government 

200

what did he reform?

 he reformed taxes

300

what religion would they teach them about

islam

300

The Lawgiver rule reached its peak under his rule through ?

(1520-1566).

400

how old were the boys they would grab 

they were 8 through 18 

400

who did he protect 

protected minorities

500

what century's was this system mostly used in

through the 14th and 17th century 

500

He codified laws (Kanun), what did this do?

ensured fairness for all subjects, reformed taxes, promoted meritocracy, and protected minorities, all contributing to the empire's Golden Age of power, culture, and justice.