jan 1, 1837 - Middle Eastern governments try to modernize Middle Eastern countries

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The Ottoman empire has lost full control in some Middle Eastern countries, like Egypt and Syria, who is now under Egyptian control. However, it has gained back full control in other countries like Iraq and Turkey and it has been modernizing the countries it controls. Meanwhile, Iran, who was under Safavid's control is facing loss of land and economic decay.

Video: 11:14 - 11:19