On what basis the Millet System distinguished subjects within the Ottoman Empire? A Social classes and military capabilities B Ethnic and national C Religious and sectarian D Educational and economic

The Millet System in the Ottoman Empire distinguished subjects within the empire based on C. Religious and sectarian grounds. The system allowed various religious communities, such as Muslims, Christians, and Jews, to govern their own affairs and practice their religion within the empire. Each millet was led by its own religious leader and had a degree of autonomy in matters of education, law, and social welfare. This system aimed to maintain social order and religious harmony within the diverse Ottoman Empire.