Abdul Hamid II

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is Abdul Hamid II known for?Established 18 professional schools and Istanbul University
2. What is the reign duration?1876 to 1909
3. What is the key infrastructure?Baghdad and Hejaz Railways

Caliph: A title for a leader who is considered the successor to the Prophet Muhammad and the spiritual leader of the global Muslim community.
Pan-Islamism: A political and religious movement that advocates for the unity of all Muslims under a single political entity or the leadership of the Caliph.
Young Turks: A political reform movement in the early 20th century that favored the replacement of the absolute monarchy with a constitutional government.
Tanzimat: A period of reorganization and reform in the Ottoman Empire that aimed to modernize the state and improve the rights of its citizens.