imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II
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The imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II is the elaborate calligraphic monogram and official emblem of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, used as a symbol of his authority on state buildings and documents.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II canonical | 1 |
| sultan’s tuğra | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II Context triple: [Dolmabahce Clock Tower, hasFeature, imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II]
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Sultan Abdul Hamid II
Sultan Abdul Hamid II was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, known for his long and autocratic reign, pan-Islamic policies, and efforts at modernization amid growing internal and external pressures.
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Abdul Hamid I
Abdul Hamid I was an 18th-century Ottoman sultan who ruled from 1774 to 1789, overseeing a period marked by military conflicts with Russia and internal efforts at reform.
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C.
Hatt-ı Hümayun of 1856
The Hatt-ı Hümayun of 1856 was a landmark Ottoman imperial edict that expanded civil and religious rights, particularly for non-Muslim subjects, as part of the broader Tanzimat reform era.
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D.
Hatt-ı Şerif of Gülhane
The Hatt-ı Şerif of Gülhane was an 1839 imperial edict of the Ottoman Empire that launched the Tanzimat reform era by promising legal, administrative, and fiscal modernization and greater rights for subjects.
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E.
Bezmialem Sultan
Bezmialem Sultan was a prominent 19th-century Ottoman Valide Sultan known for her influential role in imperial politics and extensive philanthropic works, including the founding of major hospitals and charitable institutions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II Target entity description: The imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II is the elaborate calligraphic monogram and official emblem of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, used as a symbol of his authority on state buildings and documents.
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A.
Sultan Abdul Hamid II
Sultan Abdul Hamid II was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, known for his long and autocratic reign, pan-Islamic policies, and efforts at modernization amid growing internal and external pressures.
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B.
Abdul Hamid I
Abdul Hamid I was an 18th-century Ottoman sultan who ruled from 1774 to 1789, overseeing a period marked by military conflicts with Russia and internal efforts at reform.
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C.
Hatt-ı Hümayun of 1856
The Hatt-ı Hümayun of 1856 was a landmark Ottoman imperial edict that expanded civil and religious rights, particularly for non-Muslim subjects, as part of the broader Tanzimat reform era.
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D.
Hatt-ı Şerif of Gülhane
The Hatt-ı Şerif of Gülhane was an 1839 imperial edict of the Ottoman Empire that launched the Tanzimat reform era by promising legal, administrative, and fiscal modernization and greater rights for subjects.
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E.
Bezmialem Sultan
Bezmialem Sultan was a prominent 19th-century Ottoman Valide Sultan known for her influential role in imperial politics and extensive philanthropic works, including the founding of major hospitals and charitable institutions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
calligraphic emblem
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imperial monogram ⓘ state emblem ⓘ tughra ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction | Ottoman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Ottoman Empire ⓘ |
| creator | Ottoman court calligraphers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts | royal signature of Abdulhamid II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| endTime | 1909 ⓘ |
| follows | imperial tughra of Abdulaziz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | Islamic calligraphy ⓘ |
| hasPart |
name of Abdulhamid II
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ornamental flourishes ⓘ patronymic of Abdulhamid II ⓘ prayer formula ⓘ title "Khan" ⓘ |
| heritage |
Islamic art
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Turkish cultural heritage ⓘ |
| language | Ottoman Turkish language NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Abdulhamid II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Ottoman imperial regalia
NERFINISHED
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Ottoman state symbols NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| periodOfUse | reign of Abdulhamid II ⓘ |
| precedes | imperial tughra of Mehmed V NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| script | Ottoman Turkish ⓘ |
| startTime | 1876 ⓘ |
| style | Ottoman calligraphy ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
central authority of the Ottoman state
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legitimacy of the Ottoman sultan ⓘ sovereignty of Abdulhamid II ⓘ |
| use |
authentication of imperial documents
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decoration of state buildings ⓘ emblem on coins ⓘ emblem on legal decrees (firmans) ⓘ emblem on medals and decorations ⓘ emblem on treaties ⓘ seal on official correspondence ⓘ symbol of sultanic authority ⓘ |
| usedAs | coat of arms equivalent for the sultan ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Abdulhamid II
NERFINISHED
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Ottoman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedOn |
building inscriptions
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imperial edicts ⓘ military standards ⓘ official seals ⓘ public monuments ⓘ state stationery ⓘ |
| writingSystem | Arabic script ⓘ |
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Subject: imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II Description of subject: The imperial tughra of Abdulhamid II is the elaborate calligraphic monogram and official emblem of Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II, used as a symbol of his authority on state buildings and documents.
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