1926 New civil, commercial, and penal codes based on European models adopted.Western (Gregorian) calendar adopted instead of Islamic calendar. Veiling of women discouraged Western clothing for men and women encouraged. Fez outlawed by the Hat Law (November 25). Traditional religious schools closed, Sheriat (Islamic Law) abolished. Republic of Turkey with capital at Ankara proclaimed (October 29). 1923 Treaty of Lausanne secured (July 24).
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