Question

Write a short note on greek war of independence?

Answer 1

Greek War Of Independence

Greece was a part of Ottoman Empire from the fifteenth century.

The revolutionary growth for independence began in 1821.

The nationalists in Greece got support from the other Greeks living in exile too.

The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 finally recognised Greece as an independent nation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Event that mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe was the Greek war of independence. Greece  had been part of the Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century. The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence amongst the Greeks which began in 1821.Nationalists in Greece got support from other Greeks living in exile. Also from many West Europeans who had sympathies for ancient Greek  culture.Poets and artists lauded Greece as the cradle of European civilisation. Mobilised public opinion to support its struggle against a Muslim empire. The English poet Lord Byron organised funds and later went to fight in the war, where he died of fever in 1824.The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation.