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What year was Mahmud II born?

  • 1780

  • 1785

  • 1790

  • 1795

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Born in 1785, Sultan Mahmud II was the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1808 until his death in 1839. His rule was marked by modernization efforts aimed at strengthening the empire and counteracting European influences. Mahmud II implemented significant reforms, including the reorganization of the military and the establishment of modern schools, contributing to a period of transformation in the Ottoman Empire during the early 19th century.
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