A STATESMAN FROM TRIPOLI: THE MEMORANDUM OF 1250/1834 OF HASSUNA D’GHIES AND WESTERN ODJACKS
Abstract
In the 1830s, the
Ottoman State came to the threshold of disappearance. During such a process,
Sultan Mahmud II (1808-1839) wanted to apply the reforms it started in order to
reorganize the state on its lands in Northern Africa, as well. He faced two big
issues: the disobedience of Muhammad Ali Pasha from Kavala and the attack of
the French on the lands of the Ottoman State in Africa. Sultan Mahmud wanted to
both bring Muhammad Ali Pasha from Kavala to his knees, get back Algeria under
invasion from the French and put the
Western Odjacks in order. But how could
he do that? During this process, he performed important roles in shaping the policy
of the Sublime Porte towards the Western Odjacks
by putting forward some statesmen. Hassuna D’Ghies also became a part of this
policy with the memorandum it prepared. The main purpose of Hassuna, who especially suggested creating new
military troops that included local people from the Western Odjacks region and creating a stronger bond
between the Ottoman Capital and rulers and local people in the region in his
memorandum, was to ensure the unity of Northern African Muslims. According to
him, it was only possible to stand against the French invasion and rebels such
as Mehmed Ali Pasha from Kavala by unionizing. This article aims to present
Hassuna D’Ghies that appeared in such a critical period and the
memorandum/report he prepared on how to establish a new order in the Northern
African lands of the Ottoman State.
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References
- Başbakanlık Osmanlı Arşivi (BOA), Hatt-ı Hümâyûn Fonu (HAT), Dosya/Gömlek No: 714/34087-B, tarih yok (t.y).
- BOA, HAT, 831/37520-B, 1250 (1834).
- BOA, HAT, 1173/46419, 1250 (1834).
- BOA, HAT, 1173/46423, t.y.
- BOA, HAT, 1174/46429-S, 1-2, 27.Za.1250 (27 Mart 1835).
- BOA, HAT, 1174/46430-Ç, 1251 (1835).
- BOA, HAT, 1180/46612-H, 26.Ş.1248 (18 Ocak 1833).
- BOA, HAT, 1230/47965-A, 1252 (1836?).
Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
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Authors
Abdullah Erdem Taş
DUMLUPINAR UNIV
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 30, 2016
Submission Date
March 11, 2016
Acceptance Date
October 25, 2016
Published in Issue
Year 2016 Number: 50