In 1815, representative of the European Powers-Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria, who had collectively defeated Napolean, met at Vienna congress. The congress was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich. The delegates drew up the treaty.
(i) The Bourbon dynasty, which was deposed during the French revolution was restored to power.
(ii) France lost the territories, it had annexed under Napolean.
(iii) A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent French extension in future.
(iv) The Kingdom of Netherlands, including Belgium was set up.
(v) Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers while Austria was given control of Northern Italy.
(vi) In the east, Russia was given a part of Poland while Prussia was given a portion of Saxony.
(vii) The main intention was to restore the monarchies that have been overthrown by Napolean, and to create a new conservative order in Europe.