Abdication
Steps down in favor of Mustapha IV. Carrys out reforms but the military Janissaries & reactionary "Ulema" Council remain
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1807 in Turkey
Explore 4 historical events and records for Turkey in 1807.
Historical records for Turkey in 1807
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May
Arrest of Selim III
Arrested by the Jannissaries
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Siege of Constantinople
The British send a fleet to Constantinople, Turkey must yield to Russias demands. The Ambassador of Napoleon I is dismissed
Succession
Succeeds as Sultan of Turkey
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