Deli (Ottoman troops)

Deliler (Turkish: Deli , Ottoman Turkish: دلی‎, Delü, meaning "daring, brave, fearless, audacious, intrepid, valiant", plural: deliler) was an Ottoman shock troop light cavalry unit of Balkan origins. Their main role was to act as shock troops on the front lines by using guerrilla tactics, and to put opposing army in a state of confusion and shock also acting as personal guard of high level Ottoman officials in the Rumeli during peace time.

Deli (Ottoman troops)

Deliler (Turkish: Deli , Ottoman Turkish: دلی‎, Delü, meaning "daring, brave, fearless, audacious, intrepid, valiant", plural: deliler) was an Ottoman shock troop light cavalry unit of Balkan origins. Their main role was to act as shock troops on the front lines by using guerrilla tactics, and to put opposing army in a state of confusion and shock also acting as personal guard of high level Ottoman officials in the Rumeli during peace time.