1808Mahmud II Ascends the Ottoman Throne

Bairakdar, the ayan of Rusçuk, having arrived in Constantino...
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👑 Mehmed IV Ascends to the Ottoman Throne

In Ottoman Empire, Ibrahim I deposed; accession of Mehmed IV; see Sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Mehmed IV Ascends to the Ottoman Throne (1648)
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🇪🇬 Muhammad Ali Appointed Wāli of Egypt

Sultan Selim III yields to the demand that Muhammad Ali be appointed wāli of Egypt.
Muhammad Ali Appointed Wāli of Egypt (1805)
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👑 Selim III Deposed

Selim III Deposed (1807)
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👑 Mahmud II Ascends the Ottoman Throne

Bairakdar, the ayan of Rusçuk, having arrived in Constantinople too late to restore Selim III (who had been strangled), installed Mahmud II, the sole surviving member of the Ottoman line.
Mahmud II Ascends the Ottoman Throne (1808)
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🔪 Janissaries Massacre

Janissaries massacred by forces loyal to Mahmud II after they revolted following formation of new army corps.
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👑 Constitutional monarchy in Ottoman Empire (first phase)

Constitutional monarchy in Ottoman Empire (Turkey)(first phase)
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