Derbendcis | |
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Allegiance | Ottoman Empire |
Type | auxiliary force |
Role | constabulary |
Part of | tabl of 30 men |
Equipment | light weapon and fire guns |
Military of the Ottoman Empire |
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Derbendcis or Derbentler were the most important and largest Ottoman military auxiliary constabulary units usually responsible for guarding important roads, bridges, fords or mountain passes.[1][2] Usually, the population of an entire village near some important pass would be assigned with derbendci status in exchange for tax exemptions.