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He lived in the 18th
century, when the Ottoman Empire regressed in almost every field, began to lose territory, and stagnated in science, while the West was rapidly gaining ground with the Ottoman Empire.
However, this period was also a period when it was realized that the modernization in science and art was lagging behind.
The printing press was established in 1730 during this period, but objections arose afterwards.
Although the desired progress in science could not be made, there was a movement in art.
Great Nahîfî Divan poets like Nedim produced works in this period.
Many books were translated during this period.
This is also the century when entertainment reached its peak.
The Tulip Era started in this period with Damat İbrahim Pasha.
Despite everything, we can see the efforts for modernization in this period.
From the Back Even so, his effort to keep up with the times is striking.
Selim III initiated some refor Show More
