What group of rulers attempted to reform their politicallegal and economic system?

The group of rulers known as the Enlightened Despots, including figures like Frederick the Great of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia, and Joseph II of Austria, sought to reform their political, legal, and economic systems. They aimed to incorporate Enlightenment ideas such as rational governance, legal equality, and economic modernization while maintaining their absolute power. These monarchs implemented various reforms to improve the welfare of their subjects and enhance state efficiency, though their attempts often reflected a balance between reform and preservation of authority.