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The Restoration of the Constitution
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The Restoration of the Constitution
A patriotic postcard celebrating the Constitution of July 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire, ruling from 31 August 1876 until he was deposed on 27 April 1909. Abdul Hamid II was the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power. Date: 1908
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Abdul Abdulhamid Absolute Constitution Decline Hamid Majesty Patriotic Power Rule Ruling Script Sultan Ottoman
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The Restoration of the Constitution: A Patriotic Moment in Ottoman History (1908) This evocative postcard captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Ottoman Empire as Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) signs the new constitution, marking the end of his absolute rule. The image exudes a sense of script, power, and majesty as the Sultan, dressed in imperial robes, pens the document amidst a gathering of Turkish dignitaries. The Ottoman Empire, once a formidable power spanning three continents, had been in decline for decades. Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power, had come to the throne in 1876. However, his autocratic rule, characterized by repression and centralization, further weakened the already fragile empire. The Constitutional Revolution of 1908 brought about a new era. The Constitutional Charter, signed on July 24, 1908, restored the parliament that had been suspended since 1878. This event marked a significant shift towards constitutional monarchy and the beginning of the Second Constitutional Era in the Ottoman Empire. The postcard serves as a testament to this historical moment, a patriotic symbol of the Ottoman people's resilience and their commitment to democratic governance. The image of Sultan Abdul Hamid II signing the constitution is a poignant reminder of the empire's past, its struggles, and its enduring legacy.
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