NMC278H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Persian Cossack Brigade, Ottoman Iraq, Ulama
17 Apr 2017
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In iran 19th century change b/c of euro pressure and me response and initiatives. The iranians were dealing with mainly gb and russia b/c of geo. Throughout 19th century the qajar kings relied on the the 2 keeping each other in check. Iran room for maneuvering shrinks as concessions had to be made to both sides. Both developed interests in protecting qajar dynasty as it ensured their interests. Impact of free trade treaty had same effect as in ottoman. Iranian merchant put to a disadvantage, had to pay internal tariffs. Sector not undermined by free trade meant lower cost for stuff. Group of prosperous land owners developed more power as raw material export increase. Some ppl were winners other loser b/c of free trade. 1840s first petitions from merchants in bazaars sent to shah. Hand loomed carpet weaving saw a boom as europeans wanted it.
