Historedia
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Autonomy and Indemnity

When
1829
Where
Ottoman Empire
Part of
Treaty of Adrianople ends the Russo-Turkish War

Serbia and Greece received autonomy; Russia occupied principalities until indemnity payment.

The treaty granted autonomy to Serbia and promised autonomy for Greece, later recognized as independence. Russia was allowed to occupy Moldavia and Wallachia until the Ottoman Empire paid a large indemnity. The Sultan reguaranteed previously promised autonomy to Serbia.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Adrianople (1829) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08
  2. Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26

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