Did Abdulmejid I succeed his father before or after his 20th birthday?
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After
On his 20th birthday
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Answer
Abdulmejid I succeeded his father, Mahmud II, before his 20th birthday. He was only 16 years old when he became sultan, and his reign was marked by a number of challenges, including the Crimean War and the Ottoman Empire's decline.
The Sultan's Story: Unveiling Abdulmejid I's Reign
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