Ottoman Constitution (1876)

1876 CE · political

The Kanun-i Esasi is the first Ottoman constitution, proclaimed in 1876, and it symbolizes the beginning of the First Constitutional Era.

This document, prepared through the efforts of statesmen such as Midhat Pasha during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II, regulated the establishment of a parliament and the fundamental rights of subjects. The Kanun-i Esasi, an important step toward bringing the Ottoman Empire to a constitutional order, was soon suspended with the closing of the parliament, but it is a turning point in the history of Ottoman constitutionalism.

Related civilizations

Source: Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions

What was Ottoman Constitution (1876)?
The Kanun-i Esasi is the first Ottoman constitution, proclaimed in 1876, and it symbolizes the beginning of the First Constitutional Era.
When did Ottoman Constitution (1876) happen?
1876 CE