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Did Abdulmejid I's father, Mahmud II, prepare the Tanzimat reforms during his own reign?

  • Yes

  • No

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  • No-one knows

Answer

The answer to the question is "yes". Mahmud II, the father of Abdulmejid I, began the Tanzimat reforms during his own reign. The reforms were aimed at modernizing the Ottoman Empire and making it more competitive with the European powers. The reforms included changes to the military, education, and government.
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