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Established in Istanbul by Sultan Mahmud II as “Mekteb-i Harbiye” to train officers for the Ottoman Army. -
With the Second Constitutional Era, the academy modernized its curriculum to follow European standards. -
The academy became the main institution for training officers of the newly formed Turkish Land Forces. -
Moved from Istanbul to Ankara, the new capital of the Republic. -
Started accepting cadets from allied and friendly countries. -
The academy became part of the newly established National Defence University as part of a broader restructuring in military education. -
The Turkish Military Academy continues to educate future commanders with modern training and leadership programs.
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