How were Janissaries massacred brutally by the Ottoman Empire?

 The Janissaries were an elite infantry force in the Ottoman Empire, composed of Christian boys who were conscripted, converted to Islam, and trained for military service. Over time, the Janissaries gained significant influence and power, often intervening in political matters. Their role became increasingly problematic, leading to tensions with the Ottoman government.

In 1826, Sultan Mahmud II, seeking to modernize the Ottoman military and centralize power, initiated a series of reforms known as the "Auspicious Incident" (Vaka-i Hayriye in Turkish). This event involved the forceful disbandment and suppression of the Janissaries. The suppression was marked by the following actions:

1. **Barracks Bombardment:**

   - Sultan Mahmud II ordered the bombardment of the Janissaries' barracks in Istanbul on June 15, 1826. The artillery fire was intended to subdue and disperse the Janissaries who had gathered there.

2. **Street Clashes:**

   - Street clashes erupted between the Janissaries and loyalist forces supporting the Ottoman government. The Janissaries resisted the centralization efforts and fought back against the government forces.

3. **Barracks Occupation:**

   - After intense fighting, government forces managed to occupy the Janissaries' barracks. The Janissaries were disarmed, and their barracks were seized by the Ottoman authorities.

4. **Massacre and Executions:**

   - Following the occupation of the barracks, some Janissaries were killed in the clashes, and others were captured. Sultan Mahmud II ordered mass executions of Janissary leaders and those deemed responsible for resisting the government's reforms.

5. **Disbandment and Abolition:**

   - The Janissaries were officially disbanded, and their institution was abolished. This marked the end of the Janissary corps as a military and political force in the Ottoman Empire.

The Auspicious Incident was a significant turning point in Ottoman history. It allowed Sultan Mahmud II to centralize power, modernize the military, and initiate broader reforms known as the Tanzimat. The suppression of the Janissaries symbolized the Ottoman Empire's efforts to adapt to the changing dynamics of the 19th century, influenced by the rise of European powers and the need for internal restructuring.