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The '''Meshir Revolution''', also known as the '''February Revolution''' or '''February Coup''' was carried out by a group of army officers affiliated with the [[Beheiran Socialist Union]] against the [[Ghabras dynasty|Beheiran monarchy]] on 13-14 February 1944. The revolution resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the declaration of the [[Djedet|Orthodox Council Republic of Djedet]] with [[Tawadros Abdelmesseh]] as president. Emperor [[Matheos III Ghabras|Matheos III]] and Prince [[Boutros Ghabras]] were killed during the uprising. | |||
On May 14 1944 a new [[Constitution of 1944 (Djedet)|constitution]] led to the declaration of a {{wp|Socialist state|socialist}} {{wp|Soviet democracy|council republic}}. As president Abdelmesseh launched a socioeconomic program that included land redistribution, agrarian reform, road and railway construction, and a nationwide literacy campaign. The success of the revolution inspired nationalist movements in [[Bahia|Bahian]] countries with active anti-colonial rebellions against Euclean empires. | |||
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The Meshir Revolution, also known as the February Revolution or February Coup was carried out by a group of army officers affiliated with the Beheiran Socialist Union against the Beheiran monarchy on 13-14 February 1944. The revolution resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the declaration of the Orthodox Council Republic of Djedet with Tawadros Abdelmesseh as president. Emperor Matheos III and Prince Boutros Ghabras were killed during the uprising.
On May 14 1944 a new constitution led to the declaration of a socialist council republic. As president Abdelmesseh launched a socioeconomic program that included land redistribution, agrarian reform, road and railway construction, and a nationwide literacy campaign. The success of the revolution inspired nationalist movements in Bahian countries with active anti-colonial rebellions against Euclean empires.