The Ottoman Parliament

The Ottoman Parliament, established in 1876, was the legislative body of the Ottoman Empire, representing its diverse population. It featured two main houses: the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, responsible for making laws, debating policies, and overseeing the government. Its creation marked a move toward modernization and limited royal authority, though its influence fluctuated due to political instability, wars, and reforms. The Parliament symbolized an effort to incorporate more participation and representation within the empire, but it faced challenges from internal conflicts and external pressures until the empire's dissolution after World War I.