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- Era
- The Modern Era
- Region
- Anatolia
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Overview
The Imperial Edict (Khatt-i Humayun) was issued in 1856 CE (1272 AH) in the name of the sultan Abdulmejid I, confirming the principles of the Gülhane edict and adding privileges and immunities for the non-Muslim subjects of the state. 2 It was read out in Istanbul.
What it contained
Al-Salabi describes it as bolder than the first and more eager to borrow from the West. Among its contents: the abolition of the tax-farming system, the end of bribery and corruption, equality in conscription between Muslims and others, and equal treatment of all subjects whatever their religions and schools. 2
Connections
- Occurred at
- Istanbul
- Had participant
- Abd al-Majid I
People and things also explored
The Gülhane Rescript (Khatt-i Sharif)· Arap Camii, Istanbul· Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque, Istanbul· Eski Imaret Mosque· Eyüp Sultan Mosque· Fenari Isa Mosque· Gul Mosque, Istanbul· Hagia Sophia
Sources
- al-Dawla al-Uthmaniyya — Ali Muhammad al-Salabi (2001) , p. 376
- al-Dawla al-Uthmaniyya — Ali Muhammad al-Salabi (2001) , p.376
Cite this page
islam.museum contributors. “The Khatt-i Humayun (Imperial Rescript)”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/event/khatt-humayun-1272/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-22.