Hello Tane, I recommend the book titled "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor" by George Cameron Stone. It has a large chapter on armour and bows, and includes a fair number of Ottoman and Persian examples.
The palace guard is an amazing picture! It's interesting to see how high the sash was worn and how high the yataghan, pistol and khanjar were carried. It almost looks awckward to reach and unsheath the yataghan.
Regards,
Emanuel
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