Complete the sentence about Tanzimat with the correct year: Mahmud II was a reform minded Sultan, but followed the lead of the conservatives until he could make his move in the Auspicious Incident in ______, destroying the Janissaries.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 1826

Mahmud II was a reform-minded sultan but followed the conservatives until he could act, in the Auspicious Incident of 1826. It ended the Janissaries.

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