Algeria’s Autonomy Under the Ottoman Rule

Abstract

Despite the fact that Algeria was nominally part of the Ottoman Empire for three centuries, it gradually evolved into a de facto independent nation with its own distinct political and administrative institutions.Drawing on the historical and analytical approaches, the present dissertation basically aims to explore the changing dynamics of the relationship between Algeria and the Ottoman Empire, with particular focus on the predominant factors that contributed to Algeria’s autonomy. From the establishment of a Turkish military oligarchy to economic activities rooted in Mediterranean trade and privateering, Algeria increasingly asserted its undeniable sovereignty in practical terms. The progressive decline of Ottoman central authority, combined with the emergence of influential local leadership, further reinforced this autonomy across various domains