Turkish War of Independence

The Turkish War of Independence (Kurtulu? Sava??) is a part of the History of Turkey that spans from the defeat of the Ottoman Empire by the Allies in World War I to the declaration of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923. Part of this war which was fought against Greece is covered in Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).

Related Topics:
History of Turkey - Ottoman Empire - Allies - World War I - Republic of Turkey - October 29 - 1923 - Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922)

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1916: The Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France is signed, dividing the Ottoman Empire between several states, both independent (e.g. Armenia and Kurdistan) and subject to such European nations as the UK, Italy, France, Imperial Russia and Greece. According to this treaty, a small territory around Ankara was all that was to be left for the Turks. This treaty is not recognized by the Ottoman state.

Related Topics:
1916 - Sykes-Picot Agreement - United Kingdom - France - Armenia - Kurdistan - Italy - Imperial Russia - Greece - Ankara

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1919: Müdafaa-i Hukuk Cemiyeti (Association for Defense of Rights of Anatolia and Rumelia) is founded in Ankara by Mustafa Kemal, consisting of Young Turks and other nationalists. This event is followed by the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).

Related Topics:
1919 - Association for Defense of Rights of Anatolia and Rumelia - Mustafa Kemal - Young Turks - Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922)

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April 23, 1920: The first meeting of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The monarchy and government of Sultan Mehmed VI is denounced and a temporary constitution is affirmed.

Related Topics:
April 23 - 1920 - Grand National Assembly of Turkey - Sultan - Mehmed VI

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August 10, 1920: The Treaty of Sèvres is signed between the Entente and the Sultan. It is not recognized by Mustafa Kemal.

Related Topics:
August 10 - 1920 - Treaty of Sèvres - Entente

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January 20, 1921: The first Turkish Constitution is approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, establishing the state of Turkey.

Related Topics:
January 20 - 1921 - Turkish Constitution - Grand National Assembly of Turkey

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November 1, 1922: The sultanate is abolished.

Related Topics:
November 1 - 1922 - Sultanate

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November 17: Mehmed VI goes into exile.

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July 24, 1923: The Treaty of Lausanne is signed, giving Turkey its current borders, except the province of Hatay.

Related Topics:
July 24 - 1923 - Treaty of Lausanne - Turkey - Hatay

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October 29: Mustafa Kemal declares the Republic of Turkey and becomes the president of it.

Related Topics:
October 29 - President

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March, 1924: The Caliphate is abolished, and the last Ottoman ruler, Caliph Abdul Mejid II, is deposed.

Related Topics:
March - 1924 - Caliphate - Caliph - Abdul Mejid II

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