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Asesbaşı

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Costumes Orientaux
Recueil de costumes et vêtements de l'Empire ottoman au 18e siècle
Collection of costumes and clothing of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century
Owned by Joseph Gabriel Monnier

Khassas bachi : officier des Janissaires chargé de leur surveillance
officer of the Janissaries in charge of their surveillance

Çorbacı of the 28th orta & chief watchman. The Asesbaşı and his subordinates used to line up on both sides of the road and maintain order in ceremonies and at the departure of the Kapıkulu ocak.
Source: Osmanlı Milli Kiyafetleri