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 | | Under Ahmet III, after a period of lull corresponding to the artistic Tulip Period (Lale Devri 1718-1730), war, raging again, brought victories to the enemies of the Empire. |
 | | First attempts towards modernization were made, from the end of the 18th century and during the 19th century, by enlightened sultans such as Selim III (1789-1807) who opened new military schools and reorganized the military with the help of French instructors, but failed to replace the Janissaries who overthrew him. |
 | | The deposition by Selim III of the pro-Russian governors of Moldovia and Walachia led to the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812. |
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