The edict aimed to guarantee the security of life, property, and honor of all subjects, equality before the law, and regulations in taxation. Aiming to modernize and centralize state administration, the Tanzimat brought important changes in the administrative, legal, and financial areas and became an important stage in the Ottoman modernization process.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Tanzimat Edict (Gülhane)?
- The Edict of Tanzimat is a document proclaimed in 1839 at Gülhane that initiated a period of comprehensive reform in the Ottoman Empire.
- When did Tanzimat Edict (Gülhane) happen?
- 1839 CE