Turkish Capitulations Begin
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: Russian/Former Soviet States History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Egypt, Middle East, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia, Constantinople, Istanbul
- Date: 1536
Article abstract: Turkish capitulations begin under a binding treaty, rather than as a unilateral edict issued by the sultan, and initiate major, lasting French involvement in Ottoman affairs.
Summary of Event
Capitulations are based on the Islamic doctrine or custom of aman. Aman allows a Muslim community or any individual within the community to grant protection to any specified individual or small group of non-Muslims. Only the imam, the religious leader of the community, or the sultan, however, could give protection to groups of...
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