On 1 November 1922, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a visionary military leader and reformist, seized control of Constantinople, signalling the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the dawn of a new era.
This historic event marked the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, with Atatürk at the helm, steering the nation toward modernisation and secularism.
By displacing Sultan Mehmed VI, he dissolved the centuries-old imperial rule, introducing a republican government rooted in principles of national sovereignty, equality, and progress.
Atatürk’s transformative vision paved the way for sweeping reforms, redefining Turkey's identity and positioning it on the global stage as a forward-thinking, independent nation.
