What two major European powers did Abdulmejid I try to forge alliances with?
Germany and Italy
Spain and Portugal
United Kingdom and France
Russia and Austria
Answer
Abdulmejid I tried to forge alliances with the United Kingdom and France because he wanted to secure their support in his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. He also wanted to use these alliances to counter the growing power of Russia, which was a rival of both the United Kingdom and France.
The Sultan's Story: Unveiling Abdulmejid I's Reign
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