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Who succeeded Mahmud II?

  • Selim III

  • Abdulmejid I

  • Murad V

  • Mehmed IV

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Abdulmejid I, the successor of Mahmud II, ascended to the Ottoman throne in 1839, marking a significant turning point in the empire's history. During his reign, he implemented crucial reforms, known as the Tanzimat, aimed at modernizing the state administration, legal system, military, and education. These reforms were driven by the pressing need to address internal challenges and external pressures from European powers.
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