Mahmud II - Wikipedia
WEBMahmud II (Ottoman Turkish: محمود ثانى, romanized: Maḥmûd-u s̠ânî, Turkish: II. Mahmud ; 20 July 1785 – 1 July 1839) was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 until his death in 1839.
Mahmud II | Ottoman Sultan & Reformer | Britannica
WEBMahmud II (born July 20, 1785, Constantinople—died July 1, 1839, Constantinople) was an Ottoman sultan (1808–39) whose westernizing reforms helped to consolidate the Ottoman Empire despite defeats in wars and losses of territory.
Mahmud II Biography – Facts, Childhood, Family Life, …
WEBMahmud II was the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who became known as 'Peter the Great of Turkey' for undertaking massive administrative, military, and fiscal reforms. He came to power in 1808 amidst a tumultuous internal conflict and ruled until his …
Mahmud II (Seljuk sultan) - Wikipedia
WEBMuhammad I Tapar. Religion. Sunni Islam. Mughith al-Dunya wa'l-Din Mahmud bin Muhammad (b. 1104 – 11 September 1131) known as Mahmud II was the Seljuk sultan of Iraq from 1118–1131 following the death of his father Muhammad I Tapar. [1] At the time Mahmud was fourteen, and ruled over Iraq and Persia.
Mahmud Ii - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · The Ottoman sultan Mahmud II (1785-1839) attempted to hold together and rebuild the empire by administrative reforms, but interior instability and foreign wars proved obstacles too great to overcome. Mahmud was born on July 20, 1785, son of Abdul Hamid I and cousin of the reforming ruler Selim III.
Mahmud II - Wikiwand
WEBMahmud II was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 until his death in 1839. Often described as "Peter the Great of Turkey", Mahmud instituted extensive administrative, military, and fiscal reforms.
Mahmud II - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBMahmud II (Ottoman Turkish: محمود ثاني Mahmud-ı sānī) (July 20, 1785 – July 1, 1839) was the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 1808 until his death. Mahmud was the son of Sultan Abdul Hamid I. His time as sultan is notable mostly for the major legal and military changes he caused.
Mahmud II - Oxford Reference
WEBOverview. Mahmud II. (1784—1839) Quick Reference. (1784–1839) Ottoman Sultan (1808–39). He came to the throne on the deposition of his brother, Mustafa IV, and continued the reforming policies of his cousin, Selim III (1789–1807).
The Later Ottomans and the Impact of Europe
WEBSultan Mahmud II (r. 1808–39) was among the century’s most important reformers. He enforced a new dress code consisting of a fez, frock coat, and fitted trousers to replace traditional forms of clothing that differentiated the rank and religion of each person.
Mahmud II - Infoplease
WEBMahmud II, 1784–1839, Ottoman sultan (1808–39), younger son of Abd al-Hamid I. He was raised to the throne of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) upon the deposition of his brother, Mustafa IV, and continued the reforms of his cousin, Selim III.
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