While traditional narratives often focus solely on rising nationalism, İnalcık’s research highlights that the uprisings following the Tanzimat edict were deeply rooted in and socioeconomic grievances .
: A primary goal of the Tanzimat was to replace the corrupt tax-farming ( iltizam ) system with a centralized, salaried officialdom. However, the transition was rocky. Inefficient implementation often left the peasantry vulnerable to local "ordinary men" who prioritized personal profit over state policy. Tanzimat ve Bulgar Meselesi
The reforms also altered how the Bulgarian people viewed themselves and their relationship with the Sultan. While traditional narratives often focus solely on rising