Historical Events tagged with "abdul hamid ii"
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Politics & Government
Sultan Abdul Hamid II Overthrown Incident
April 13th, 1909 115 years ago
A military coup led by the Young Turks resulted in the deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The Young Turks, advocating for constitutional governance, were backed by popular support and military forces. The sultan's autocratic rule faced significant opposition, leading to upheaval in Constantinople. The revolution aimed to restore the 1876 constitution and promote modernization across the Ottoman Empire.
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