Ismail becomes Khedive of Egypt

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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On the death of Mohammed Said, ruler of Egypt, he is succeeded by Ismail. He attempts to adopt European systems, but sinks the country deep into debt and when he is eventually deposed by the Ottomans in 1879, it is with the encouragement of the British.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Ismail becomes Khedive of Egypt". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18447, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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