Which group or institution stood in the way of the Ottoman sultans' efforts to reform until the 1820s?

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The Janissary corps stood in the way of the Ottoman sultans' efforts to reform until the 1820s.
Key Takeaway: The Janissaries were infantry units that formed the Ottoman sultan's household troops and bodyguards. The force was created by the Sultan Murad I from enslaved male Christian children from conquered Christian countries in the 14th century. The system was abolished by Sultan Mahmud II in 1826.

Which Group or Institution Stood in the Way of the Ottoman