What caused the fall of one of the most influential empires in history? - Mostafa Minawi
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DownloadWhile Istanbul slept in the early hours of April 27th, 1909,
Sultan Abdulhamid II boarded a westbound train.
Under cover of darkness, he left the imperial capital—
bringing an end to his reign.
For almost six centuries, his family had ruled the Ottoman Empire,
spanning regions in North Africa, southeastern Europe, and the Middle East.
But the end of this powerful dynasty had been brewing for years.
In the late 18th century,
the Ottomans’ once-feared faction of elite warriors called the Janissaries
had become inefficient and greedy.
Their numbers swelled with poorly trained fighters,
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Key Vocabulary (22)
The final part or the conclusion of something, such as a period of time, an activity, or a physical object. It represents the point where something stops or no longer continues.
A state of armed conflict between different nations, states, or groups within a country. It involves organized military forces and often lasts for a long period of time.
Relating to the government, public affairs, or the way power is managed within a country. It is used to describe activities, people, or ideas involved in making laws and leading a society.
Something that happens near the beginning of a period of time or before the expected time. It is commonly used to describe waking up, arriving at a location, or the first stages of an event.
"I always wake up early in the morning."
Identity refers to the distinguishing character or personality of an individual, encompassing the qualities, beliefs, and expressions that make a person or group unique. In a broader sense, it describes the state of remaining the same under different conditions or the condition of being exactly like something else.
As a noun, an ethnic refers to a member of a specific ethnic group, typically a minority group that retains distinct cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions. In modern usage, it is often used to describe individuals who belong to a population that shares a common national or cultural heritage.
A person or thing that succeeds another in a role, position, or sequence. It specifically refers to an individual who takes over a job or status after the previous holder has left.
Grammar in This Video
"In the late 18th century"
"So Ottoman leaders tried to resolve it"
"But the end of this powerful dynasty had been brewing for years."
"were continued by Mahmud’s successor"
"The Tanzimat was hindered by foreign debt"
"bringing an end to his reign"
"once-feared faction of elite warriors"
"Under cover of darkness, he left the imperial capital"
