The ulama opposed Selim III's reforms because

a. they did not want to lose their military power.
b. Selim had recognized Napoleon as emperor.
c. of the power Selim had granted to the Janissaries.
d. they feared the secularization of law and taxation.
e. Selim wanted to eliminate Islam.


ANSWER:
d

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