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Revolts in Sidon Eyalet

When: 1834–1835
Where: Sidon Eyalet
Part of: Syrian Peasant Revolt begins across Ottoman Syria

Muslims and Druze led peasant revolts in Sidon Eyalet, encompassing Mount Lebanon, Hauran, and Galilee, against Egyptian conscription orders.

The Sidon Eyalet saw significant unrest led by Muslims and Druze. The areas affected included Mount Lebanon, Hauran, and Galilee. These revolts were part of the broader refusal to answer conscription and disarmament orders issued by the new Egyptian rulers.

Sources

Syrian peasant revolt (1834–1835) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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