Mahmud II
Ottoman Sultan and reformer
Born
July 20th, 1789
235 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1839
185 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Turkey
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Sultan during a significant period of change in the Ottoman Empire. Ruled from 1808 to 1839, initiating extensive military, administrative, and social reforms aimed at modernizing the empire. Effectively abolished the Janissary corps in 1826, which was a powerful military group. Established new educational institutions and promoted Western-style reforms within the empire. His reign also involved military campaigns that expanded and consolidated Ottoman territory.
Abolished the Janissary corps in 1826
Implemented military and administrative reforms
Promoted Western-style educational institutions
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