Young Ottomans

The Young Ottomans were a group of intellectuals and reformists in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-19th century. They sought to modernize the empire by promoting constitutional government, civil rights, and education, influenced by European political ideas. They aimed to balance traditional Islamic values with modern governance and societal changes. Their efforts led to the declaration of the first Ottoman constitution in 1876. However, their influence waned due to political turmoil and resistance from conservative factions within the empire. The Young Ottomans played a key role in the broader context of reform and modernization in the Ottoman Empire.