Short Essay on the Treaty of Paris

Czar Alexander II succeeded the throne of Russia in 1855 after the death of Nicholas I. He concluded a treaty with the allies on March 30, 1856. This was called the Treaty of Paris. According to the provisions of this treaty: m,

(i) England, France and Austria admitted Turkey to the European Family of states.

(ii) The Sultan of Turkey promised to improve the condition of the Christians living in Turkey.

(iii) The Black Sea was made neutral for all countries. However, no country could use it during the course of war.

(iv) River Danube was made free for navigation to all countries.

(v) Russia and Turkey returned the conquered provinces to each Other.

(vi) Russia promised not to have any kind of fortification near Sebastopol.

(vii) Russia also promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of Turkey.

(viii) Russia gave up the right to protection over the Christians of Turkey.

(ix) Moldavia and Wallachia were freed from the control of Russia. These provinces were given the right of autonomy under the domination of Turkey.