Which uprising occurred early in Mahmud II’s reign?
Serbian Uprising
Greek War of Independence
Arab Revolt
Bulgarian Rebellion
Answer
The Greek War of Independence was an uprising against the Ottoman Empire that began in 1821, early in the reign of Sultan Mahmud II. The Greeks sought to establish an independent state, and the conflict lasted until 1832. The war resulted in the establishment of the modern Greek state, with the support of European powers such as Britain, France, and Russia.
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