History
TURKEY
Atatürk’s Reforms
By Oznur
1. Political Reforms
2. Social Reforms
- Abolishment of the Sultanate (1
November 1922)
- Declaration of the Republic (29 October
1923)
- Abolishment of Caliphate (3 March
1924)
- Women were given equal rights with
men (1926-1934)
- The Revolution of Headgear and Outfit
(25 November 1925)
- Closing of dervish lodges and shrines
(30 November 1925)
- The surname law (21 June 1934)
- Abolishment of nicknames, pious and
royal titles (26 November 1934)
- Adoption of the International calendar,
time and measurements (1925-1931)