One of the Separatist Revolts of the Sultan Abdulaziz Period: 1875 Herzegovina Rebellion

Abstract

The Herzegovina Rebellion of 1875, which took place during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz, was influential in the occurrence of many events for that period and led to important consequences in the state. This rebellion emerged in the Herzegovina Region of the Bosnia Province of the Ottoman Empire in order to express the discontent of the local population against the Ottoman administration. The causes of the rebellion included economic problems, heavy tax obligations, injustices and oppression among the people. In a short period of time, the rebellion became a threat to the Balkans with the support of the Western States. In order to prevent the intervention of the European States in this rebellion, the Ottoman Empire first wanted to warn the rebels. For this purpose, counselors were sent to the region to appease the rebels, but this situation caused the rebellion to grow even more. As the rebellion spread to large areas, Bâb-ı Âli sent forces against the rebels and as a result of the events that developed, the rebellion turned into a Balkan crisis that was difficult to resolve in a short time. This study aims to explain the causes and consequences of the Herzegovina Rebellion, which occurred in 1875 and spread over a large area, and its effects on the domestic and its effects on the domestic and foreign policies of the Ottoman Empire. In the study, mostly works of literature and archival documents were utilized.