Abstract
In addition to the libertarian and constitutionalist ideas that spread rapidly after the French Revolution of 1789, the modern nationalist ideas affected people in many parts of the world, especially in Europe, and paved the way for rebellions, particularly in empires with diverse beliefs and ethnic identities. One of these multinational states was the Ottoman Empire. Especially since the first quarter of the 19th century, it had to face separatist movements in the Balkans, which had been under its sovereignty. Albania was the last Balkan state to gain independence in 1912 as a result of separatist movements. In the process towards independence, the rebellious movements that started, especially among the Catholic Albanians (Malisors/ Malissori), affected the Muslim Albanians as well, due to discomfort with the practices of the Ottoman State administration, and led to the declaration of independence. Contrary to high number of studies on the rebellion, there are few studies on how the rebellion was preceived in different regions of the Ottoman state. The aim of this study is to briefly explain the reasons for the Malisör uprising in Albania, then to examine its effects in Trabzon, an Ottoman province quite far from the region. It will explore the emotions and ideas that emerged against the rebellion in the province and the reactions that ensued. Additionally, this study aims to provide an example of the attitudes of the people towards an issue that threatens the future and integrity of the State.
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