Explain any three features of Napoleonic Code.
NAPOLEON had brought revolutionary changes in the administrative field :
- The Napoleon Civil Code of 1804 did away with all privileges based on birth and established equality before the law.
- Secured the right of property.
- Abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.
- Napoleon simplified administrative divisions;
- In the towns, guild restrictions were removed.
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