Münif Paşa: A Life Dedicated to the Ulum-u Maarife

In the Ottoman lands, post-Tanzimat era witnessed new regulations in the system of education and opening of modern schools. Munif Pasha lived in these sui generis conditions of post-Tanzimat era and had a distinctive place in history of Turkish education due both to his civil life and bureaucratic career. This study evaluates Munif Pasha's ideas and activities in the field of education.