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'Mehter,' considered one of the oldest types of military marching bands in the world, was the historic musical corps of which Ottoman military unit?
Answer: The Janissary corps — Mehter bands accompanied the elite Janissary corps into battle for centuries and are often cited as a precursor to modern military music.
- A The Janissary corps ✓
- B The Sipahi cavalry
- C The Akıncı raiders
- D The Palace Guard
Mehter bands accompanied the elite Janissary corps into battle for centuries and are often cited as a precursor to modern military music.