Yaya (military)
| Yaya | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1325—1582 |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Marica Battle of Kosovo Battle of Nicopolis Capture of Kalamata (1659) |
| Military of the Ottoman Empire |
|---|
Yaya or Piyade, lasted approximately from 1325 to 1582, were institutions of infantry of military units of the Ottoman Empire, and some other medieval Anatolian beyliks. Many of them were Christian origin.