Ottoman Constitution of 1876

The Ottoman Constitution of 1876 was a significant political reform aimed at modernizing the Ottoman Empire. It established a parliamentary system and granted various rights and freedoms to citizens, including the principle of equality before the law. This constitution was an attempt to address internal challenges and external pressures by promoting modernization and centralization. However, it was short-lived, being suspended in 1878, and ultimately faced various revisions and challenges in the following decades. The 1876 Constitution represents an early effort toward a more democratic governance in the empire amidst a backdrop of decline and nationalist movements.