Yaya (military)
| Yaya | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1325—? |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of Marica Battle of Kosovo Battle of Nicopolis |
| Military of the Ottoman Empire |
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Yaya or Piyade were infantry military units of the Ottoman Empire and some other medieval Anatolian beyliks. Many of them were of Christian origin.