What is the March of Abdulmejid?
A military strategy
An Ottoman ritual
An imperial anthem of the Ottoman Empire
A popular dance
Answer
The March of Abdulmejid is a song that was the imperial anthem of the Ottoman Empire from 1861 to 1922. The song was written by Ziya Pasha and composed by Giuseppe Donizetti. It was played at all official functions of the Ottoman Empire, including the coronation of new sultans. The song was banned after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1922.
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Did Abdulmejid I try to encourage Ottomanism among the majority or the secessionist groups?
During Abdulmejid I's reign, was the Ottoman Empire seen as an Asian or a European nation?
What was named after Abdulmejid I for his biggest achievement?
Did Abdulmejid I's father, Mahmud II, prepare the Tanzimat reforms during his own reign?
Did Abdulmejid I's reign result in bringing more foreign powers to the empire or fostering nationalist movements?
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