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The Young Sultan Who Reformed an Empire
This episode explores the tragic and ambitious reign of Mahmud II, the Ottoman Sultan who ruled from 1808 to 1839. We examine how he inherited an empire on the brink of collapse, facing internal decay from the Janissary corps and external pressure from Russia and Britain. The narrative focuses on his most famous act: the Auspicious Incident of 1826, where he destroyed the ancient military order that had ruled for centuries. We also look at his broader modernization efforts, including the creation of a new European-style army, the Nizam-i Cedid, and his administrative reforms that centralized…
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