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Jan 22, 1516
Egypt becomes Ottoman Province
The result of the Mamluk War turns Egypt into an Ottoman Province. -
Reign of Muhammad Ali
The beginning of Muhammad Ali's rule. An Ottoman commander who spent his rule expanding his military and beginning of the oppression of the Egyptian people. -
Reign of Ismail
The successor of Muhammad Ali and the last Ottoman ruler. He is remembered for transforming Egypt into a modernized European nation. He is responsible for the Suez Canal. -
Urabi Revolt
Nationalist uprising started by a man named Urabi against the British and French. the Revolution was defeated and only increased British presence. -
British Occupation
This marks the first increased British presence in Egypt. After the defeat of Urabi's Revolt, British troops will remain in Egypt until the final revolution. -
Egypt becomes Official Protectorate of Britain
The start of World War 1 the British's conflict with the Ottoman Empire caused Britain to declare Egypt as an official protectorate. -
Revolution of 1952
The Egyptian Revolution of 1952 marks the final fight for freedom in Egypt. This uprising brought Egypt independence from Britain.
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