The most significant achievement of Sultan Mahmud II was the
A) creation of a system of primary education.
B) legal emancipation of women.
C) creation of a modern army.
D) creation of a legislative assembly.
E) reconquest of Egypt.
Ans: C) creation of a modern army.
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