Tanzimat Era

The Tanzimat Era (1839-1876) was a period of major reforms in the Ottoman Empire aimed at modernizing the state and society. The Ottoman government introduced new laws to improve justice, equality, and administration, inspired by European models. They worked to establish a more centralized government, modern schools, and a legal system that protected all citizens regardless of religion. The goal was to strengthen the empire by making it more efficient and competitive. While these reforms brought change, they also faced resistance and challenges, shaping the empire’s transition towards a more modern, constitutional state.