Hatt-i Sharif of Gulhane

The Hatt-i Sharif of Gulhane was an important Ottoman royal decree issued in 1839 that marked a significant step toward modernizing the empire. It declared reforms to improve the rights of subjects, including military and administrative changes, and aimed to reduce corruption and improve justice. This decree symbolized a move towards reforming the Ottoman state along more equal and centralized lines, laying the groundwork for future political and social modernization. Essentially, it was a formal promise by the Ottoman government to implement fairer governance and societal improvements.