Seraskier

Translation of "seraskier" into Russian

Noun

/ˌsɛr.əˈskiː.ə/

/ˌsɛr.əˈskɪr/

seraskier

seraskiers pl

The seraskier was responsible for the military affairs of the Ottoman Empire.

Сераскир отвечал за военные дела Османской империи.

Noun

/ˌsɛr.əˈskiː.ə/

/ˌsɛr.əˈskɪr/

A high-ranking military officer in the Ottoman Empire, equivalent to a general or commander-in-chief.

The seraskier was responsible for leading the army into battle and ensuring the defense of the empire's territories.

The Ottoman minister of war, especially the head of the Ministry of War after the reorganisation of 1865.

After the reforms, the seraskier became one of the most powerful figures in the Ottoman government.