Ottoman Constitution Year: 1876

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Ottoman ConstitutionYEAR: 1876
The Ottoman Empire
Sultan, “Supreme Caliph”
Sovereign Rights of the Sultan
Public Rights of the Ottomans
Religion
Right of Petition
Education
Schools
Equality before the Law, Public Offices
Taxes
Property
nviolability of Domicile
Tribunals
Property. Forced Labour. Contributions in Time of War
Taxes and Imports
Torture and Inquisition
Ministers of the Crown

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Abstract

Art. 1. The Ottoman Empire comprises present territory and possessions, and semi-dependent provinces. It forms an indivisible whole, from which no portion can be detached under any pretext whatever. Art. 2. Istanbul is the capital of the Ottoman Empire. This city possesses no privilege or immunity peculiar to itself over the other towns of the empire.

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