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Mahmud II Biography and Timeline

Follow Mahmud II through 1 dated historical records for Turkey.

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Mahmud II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1821–1821Years on this page

1821

May 1821

Ottoman Counteroffensive

Sultan · Sultan of Ottoman Empire · Danubian Principalities · Warfare / Greek War of Independence

Mahmud II orders Ottoman forces to suppress the revolt in Moldavia and Wallachia

Role range: 1821-1832 – 1808-1839

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