Ottoman Constitution

The Ottoman Constitution, first enacted in 1876, aimed to modernize the Ottoman Empire by introducing a constitutional framework. It established a parliamentary system, promoting reforms in governance and civil rights. The Constitution was a response to growing demands for political participation and modernization amid internal and external pressures. Although it was suspended soon after its adoption, it marked a significant shift towards constitutionalism in the empire. A revised version was enacted in 1908, leading to the Second Constitutional Era, which further emphasized democratic principles before the eventual decline of the empire in the early 20th century.