Post by Administrator on Aug 14, 2015 20:09:02 GMT
Ottoman National Institutions and Traditions:
Caliphate (+)
All Sunni Muslim populations view the Ottoman Sultan as their legitimate sovereign, regardless of culture.
Ottomanism (+)
The Ottoman State no longer discriminates against its religious and cultural minorities, though this inclusive spirit is little felt away from the imperial heartlands. Increases public order in Anatolia and Thrace.
Tanzimat Reforms (+)
The reforms began by Mahmud II continue apace with his successors. Leads to gradual annual increase in administrative efficiency.
The Auspicious Incident (+)
Following the Auspicious Incident and the weakening of the ulema, the conservative forces that once held back the reform agenda are now gone, and the average subject is appeased by the mere semblance of tradition and antiquity which surrounds innovations such as the Mansure Army. The Ottomans may now conduct reform with little risk of discontent.
March of Abdülmecid (+)
With European-educated Sultans, new western-style palaces and dress, and new enlightened legislation, the Ottomans are undergoing a golden age of cultural fusion. Increases cultural prestige.
The Capitulations (-)
Western traders are given unfair exemptions from law and tax, this drains much of the Ottomans' trade income to the benefit of Britain and France.
Legacy of Navarino (-)
The loss of a great part of the Ottoman Navy has not been forgotten. Reduces military prestige.
Legacy of the Greek Revolt (-)
Many Ottoman Greeks long to join their independent brothers. Increases the risk of revolt in Macedonia.
Nationalist Awakening (-)
Recent revolts in the Balkans have set a deadly example. Increased risk of violent insurrection amongst Slavic and Romanian populations outside of Thrace.
Conservative Rivalry (-)
Following the Saudi occupation of Hejaz, which required great exertion to recover, the Ottomans and Najd are now bitterly opposed, with severe relations penalties.
The Old Enemy (-)
Memories are long where Janissaries once marched and Turk bells rang. Diplomatic relations penalty with Hungary, Poland and independent Balkan States.
Multiethnic (-)
Penalty to administrative efficiency and stability.
Caliphate (+)
All Sunni Muslim populations view the Ottoman Sultan as their legitimate sovereign, regardless of culture.
Ottomanism (+)
The Ottoman State no longer discriminates against its religious and cultural minorities, though this inclusive spirit is little felt away from the imperial heartlands. Increases public order in Anatolia and Thrace.
Tanzimat Reforms (+)
The reforms began by Mahmud II continue apace with his successors. Leads to gradual annual increase in administrative efficiency.
The Auspicious Incident (+)
Following the Auspicious Incident and the weakening of the ulema, the conservative forces that once held back the reform agenda are now gone, and the average subject is appeased by the mere semblance of tradition and antiquity which surrounds innovations such as the Mansure Army. The Ottomans may now conduct reform with little risk of discontent.
March of Abdülmecid (+)
With European-educated Sultans, new western-style palaces and dress, and new enlightened legislation, the Ottomans are undergoing a golden age of cultural fusion. Increases cultural prestige.
The Capitulations (-)
Western traders are given unfair exemptions from law and tax, this drains much of the Ottomans' trade income to the benefit of Britain and France.
Legacy of Navarino (-)
The loss of a great part of the Ottoman Navy has not been forgotten. Reduces military prestige.
Legacy of the Greek Revolt (-)
Many Ottoman Greeks long to join their independent brothers. Increases the risk of revolt in Macedonia.
Nationalist Awakening (-)
Recent revolts in the Balkans have set a deadly example. Increased risk of violent insurrection amongst Slavic and Romanian populations outside of Thrace.
Conservative Rivalry (-)
Following the Saudi occupation of Hejaz, which required great exertion to recover, the Ottomans and Najd are now bitterly opposed, with severe relations penalties.
The Old Enemy (-)
Memories are long where Janissaries once marched and Turk bells rang. Diplomatic relations penalty with Hungary, Poland and independent Balkan States.
Multiethnic (-)
Penalty to administrative efficiency and stability.