Ottoman Tanzimat and European Ambitions

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes on the Ottoman Empire's Tanzimat reform period and European ambitions.

Ottoman Empire

A historical empire that lasted from 1299 until 1922, encompassing parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Tanzimat

A period of reform in the Ottoman Empire between 1839 and 1876, aimed at modernization and westernization.

Selim III

An early reformist Sultan of the Ottoman Empire known for his military and administrative innovations.

Mustafa IV

The Sultan who succeeded Selim III, noted for his brief and tumultuous reign.

Hatt-I Sharif

The edict issued in 1839 that aimed to ensure life, honor, and property security in the Ottoman Empire.

Hatt-I Humayun

The 1856 edict that reaffirmed and expanded upon the reforms of the Hatt-I Sharif.

Rashid Pasha

An important Ottoman statesman and ambassador known for his role in the Tanzimat reforms.

Abdul-Majid I

The Sultan who initiated the Tanzimat reforms and reigned from 1839 to 1861.

Military Reforms

Changes during the Tanzimat period aimed at modernizing the Ottoman army, including an increased force size.

Mixed Tribunals

Judicial bodies established during the Tanzimat period to address conflicts involving different religious communities.

Civil Service School

Established in 1859, it's one of the institutions that contributed to the education and training of public servants.

Imperial Ottoman Lycee

Founded in 1868, it was a key educational institution aimed at producing modern, educated citizens.

Nizame

A system of secular codes established to govern disputes among Muslims and non-Muslims.

Mejelles

The new civil code based on Shariah, reformed and adapted to align with European legal practices.

Ali Pasha

An influential Ottoman politician who served as minister of foreign affairs and grand vizir during the Tanzimat.

Fuad Pasha

A prominent statesman known for being the most Westernized among the leading officials of the Tanzimat period.

Administrative Reforms

Changes aimed at restructuring the Ottoman bureaucracy and improving governance during the Tanzimat.

Equality under Law

A principle emphasized in the Tanzimat reforms where all subjects were promised equal rights regardless of faith.

Opposition from Domestic Forces

Resistance encountered within the Ottoman Empire against the Tanzimat reforms, particularly from conservative elements.