Mekteb-i Sultani

Mekteb-i Sultani was an important educational institution established in the Ottoman Empire in 1883, serving as a modern high school. It aimed to modernize education by combining traditional Islamic studies with European-style curricula, preparing students for roles in administration, engineering, and sciences. The school was part of broader reform efforts to strengthen the empire through educated, skilled professionals. It played a key role in shaping a new generation capable of navigating both Ottoman traditions and modern innovations, marking a significant step toward modernizing the empire’s educational system.