Ottoman Vassals

This is the third batch of my 15mm Napoleonic Ottoman army.  This time the units represent the forces of the empire's vassal states.

These Mamluks were a class of slave soldiers found across the middle east but especially associated with Syria and Egypt.  They formed units of fierce cavalry and were famed for their skill and courage.

Palestinian or Syrian soldiers like these would have served in the armies of powerful Ayans like Jazzar Pasha, who fought Napoleon at the Siege of Acre. 

These Delis are the sort of irregular cavalry found serving in the retinues of Asiatic and North African pashas and could be sent to fight for the Sultan when called.

Large numbers of north African Maghrebi mercenaries like these were recruited and found serving throughout the empire.

These figures were originally Cossacks, I think, but I have pressed them into service as some northern horsemen.  Possibly Turkic Yoruks, Wallachians, Moldavians or some sort of Caucasians.  All irregular cavalry in Blucher terms.

Lastly we have someone to lead them all to victory, a senior Pasha with a two-tailed tug standard in true Turkish style.

This is all I have completed so far.  I still have a few additional units to paint up, but they will be added later.