What was the nepoleonic code ?

Napoleon after establishing monarchy in France destroyed democracy but several measures were introduced by him in the administrative fields by the Napoleonic Code of 1804. It aimed at making the administrative system more efficient and rational. These were:

• The Napoleonic Code abolished all privileges based on birth and established the principles of equality before law and secured the right to property.
• Napoleon simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.
• In the towns too, guild restrictions were removed. Peasants, artisans and workers began to enjoy their freedom.
• Transport and communication systems were improved.
• Businessmen and small-scale producers realised the importance of having uniform laws, standardised weights and measures in the movement and exchange of goods from one region to another.