pike shotte ottoman sipahi cavalry regimentCavalry was an important part of all armies during the Pike & Shotte era and were especially important in the Ottoman army. Although skilled horsemen throughout their history, the Ottomans had never fully embraced heavy cavalry in the fashion of western Europe, instead favouring light cavalry skirmishers. Despite this, most Ottoman armies featured fast moving sipahi cavalry who fought with lances, and swords, and were equipped with shields and mail