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Proclamation of the Gülhane Edict
- When
- 3 November 1839
- Where
- Gülhane Park
Sultan Abdülmecid I proclaimed the Edict of Gülhane on 3 November 1839, launching the Tanzimat reforms.
The edict promised security of life, property, and honor for all subjects, fair taxation, and public trials. It abolished tax farming and aimed to modernize the Ottoman administration. The proclamation was read at Gülhane Park, marking the start of the Tanzimat period.
Sources
- Tanzimat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Edict of Gülhane Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-08
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