... against the ineffective administration since the 1830s. Ibrahim Pasha's establishment of a monopolization economic policy planted seeds of dissatisfaction and many Muslims were unwilling to accept his policy of equality. Disarmament and conscription of the Druze brought grievances because it created shortages of man power and integration with Sunnis they feared would lead to repudiation of Druze beliefs amongst the recruits (Abraham,18). This ultimately led to open revolt in 1838. The Druze proceeded to rebel again in 1841 and 1845. On the 29th of October 1845 the Reglement of Shakib Efendi was concluded to resolve the civil war occurring between the Druze and Christians. Under this Reglement, Lebanon remained divided into Druze and Christian kaymakamates, each with its own majlis (consultative council) composed of Maronite, Druze, Greek Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Sunni, and an adviser for the Shi'i. This council had two functions: the administration of taxes and hearing judicial cases. ...

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