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Treaty of Dardanelles concluded between Britain & France

The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain on 5 January 1809 at Çanak, Ottoman Empire. The treaty ended the Anglo-Turkish War.

The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain on 5 January 1809 at Çanak, Ottoman Empire. The treaty ended the Anglo-Turkish War. The Porte restored extensive British commercial and legal privileges in the empire. Britain promised to protect the integrity of the Ottoman Empire against the French threat, both with its own fleet and through weapons supplies to Constantinople. The treaty affirmed the principle that no warships of any power should enter the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosporus. The treaty anticipated the London Straits Convention of 1841, by which the other major powers committed themselves to this same principle.

Historical Significance

The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain on 5 January 1809 at Çanak, Ottoman Empire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on January 5, 1809?
The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain on 5 January 1809 at Çanak, Ottoman Empire. The treaty ended the Anglo-Turkish War. The Porte restored extensive British commercial and legal privileges in the empire.
Why is Treaty of Dardanelles concluded between Britain & France significant?
The Treaty of the Dardanelles was concluded between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain on 5 January 1809 at Çanak, Ottoman Empire.

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