Advantages of a Janissary life:
- They were young boys who were converted to Islam and were specially trained to guard the fortress and fight in wars.
- They were given privileges as they were Sultan's most truth worthy soldiers.
- They were constantly trained to be better fighters.
Disadvantages of a janissary life:
- They were not allowed to marry until their fighting days are not over.
- They were supposed to be always on foot and active to fight the danger.