Last 200 Years in the Arab World

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  • Russia Declares War Against Ottoman Empire

    Russia Declares War Against Ottoman Empire
    There were a series of twelve wars between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

  • Tanzimat Era

    Tanzimat Era
    The Tanzimat Era was a period of reform for the Ottoman Empire.

  • First Constitutional Era 1876-1878

    First Constitutional Era 1876-1878
    The First Constitutional Era was a period of constitutional monarchy.

  • Istibdat 1879-1908

    Istibdat 1879-1908
    Abdul Hamid is considered one of the last sultans to have full control.

  • War of Tripoli Between Ottoman Empire & Italy 1911

    War of Tripoli Between Ottoman Empire & Italy 1911
    The Battle of Tripoli was found in October 1911.

  • Militant Conflicts 1929

    Militant Conflicts 1929
    Militant conflicts were a series of demonstrations and riots in late August 1929.

  • Libya becomes Independent 1951

    Libya becomes Independent 1951
    The state of Libya is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa and the 16th largest country in the world.

  • East Pakistan Campaigns for Independence from West Pakistan 1971

    East Pakistan Campaigns for Independence from West Pakistan 1971
    Bengalis in East Pakistan under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman begin campaigning for independence from West Pakistan.

  • Gulf War 1991

    Gulf War 1991
    The Untied States attacks Iraq in 1991.

  • September 11, 2001

    September 11, 2001
    Al-Qaeda attacks the United States.