The Effects Of The Revolution Of 1848 On The Ottoman State And Measures Taken (1848-1850)

The Revolution of 1848 led to uprisings, conflicts, economic problems, political chaos and national independence struggles in almost the entire continent in Europe. While the revolution was successful almost in everywhere it spread, it lost its effect towards the end of the same year with the dissolution of the revolutionary masses and the gaining power of the administrations and within one or two years, with the elimination of the revolutionary reforms, it was completely over. It also created a great danger for the Ottoman Empire due to its spread over a wide geography in terms of its influence. Thus, the revolution led to an uprising of the Romanians and a change in the administration by spreading to Wallachia and Moldavia that were affiliated to the Ottoman Empire after it mobilized the masses in Europe. Furthermore, the revolution simultaneously caused turmoil and uprisings in places such as Belgrade, Bosnia, Vidin, Thessaloniki, Plovdiv, Tırhala and Tırnova. In these events in the Balkans, in addition to the revolutionary societies, the initiatives of foreigners and some Slavs, Bulgarians and Greeks who lived under the rule of the Ottoman Empire until that time were effective. Moreover, the pro-revolutionists' activities in Anatolia, the Islands and some other regions was seen. On the other hand, the revolution in Europe, by leading an increase in economic problems throughout the continent, disrupted the Ottoman economic life and caused serious problems in the treasury. The rapid spread of the revolution in Europe caused the Porte administration to take action and take political, military, socio-economic measures. In this context, especially military measures were given weight, and soldiers were sent to almost all of the lands under Ottoman rule. In addition, a moderate policy was followed against non-Muslims, especially Christians, in order to prevent pro-revolutionists from provoking the people. Besides, in this period by taking measures to correct the deteoriated Ottoman finances, the economic effects of the revolution were tried to be minimized.