II. ABDÜLHAMİT DÖNEMİNDE HRİSTİYAN MEZHEP VE DEVLETLERİN KUDÜS’TEKİ KUTSAL YERLER ÜZERİNDEKİ MÜCADELESİ

Although the Ottoman Empire was an Islamic state, many non-Muslims lived within its borders. The Ottomans chose to rule by freeing in their internal affairs. state did not interfere with beliefs or lifestyles. However, problems arose from time among non-Muslims. One of most important these problem holy places. who would have control over religious buildings Jerusalem, which are considered sacred all three religions. In particular, Christian and sects struggled establish places Jerusalem. This struggle between Catholics, Orthodox, Armenians intensified during reign Abdulhamit II. addition non-Muslim citizens, great states also participated this struggle. France Russia were concerned question tried take a neutral stance on issue addition, reduce tensions as much possible.