Ottoman Empire's political leaders

  • Formation of Ministry of Education

    Sultan Abdülmecid I called for the formation of the ministry of education and preparatory military schools
  • Imperial Reform Edict

    Abdülmecid I issued the Imperial Reform Edict which promised an equality of education, government and administration of justice.
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    Ottoman Constitution of 1876

    Abdul Hamid II promulgated the constitution that was written by the Young Turks. THe constitution only lasted 2 yeasrs and was later known as the First Constitutional Era
  • Hejaz Railway

    Abdülhamid II called for the construction of the Hejaz railroad in order to rally other Muslims and created difficulties for the European Imperial powers.