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The Last Caliph: Abdülmejid II's Quiet Exile
Episode 249 follows the final chapter of the House of Osman after the abolition of the Sultanate in November 1922. While Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the Grand National Assembly dismantled centuries of imperial power, Abdülmejid II remained as the ceremonial Caliph until its removal in March 1924. This episode explores his life in exile in Nice, France, where he navigated the complex transition from imperial dignity to private citizenhood. We examine how the new Turkish Republic managed the symbolic weight of the Caliphate, the diplomatic negotiations that led to his departure, and the personal…
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