Ottoman Coups of 1807-08 - 3 Minute History

The transcript discusses the Ottoman Empire's attempts to modernize in response to European defeats. Salim III's reforms faced resistance, leading to uprisings and coups. The Ya Max coup forced Salim to abdicate, and Mustafa IV became Sultan. Alamdar Mustafa Pasha tried to restore Salim's reforms but was killed. Mahmood II later crushed the Janissaries, but delays left the Empire lagging behind Europe.

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