Tanzimat Reforms

Definition

The Tanzimat Reforms were a series of legal and administrative changes implemented in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-19th century aimed at modernizing the state's institutions and promoting equal rights for all citizens.

Related terms

Hatt-i Sharif of Gülhane: A proclamation issued in 1839 that launched the Tanzimat period of reforms in the Ottoman Empire, promising to guarantee rights for all citizens.

Millet System: A system used by the Ottomans where subjects were divided into religious communities, with each community having its own laws and paying taxes directly to Istanbul.

Abdulmejid I: The 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who reigned between 1839 and 1861. He is known for his contribution towards modernization efforts including infrastructure improvements and implementation of reform edicts.