Egypto-Turkish Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Syria, Lebanon
- Date: 1831-1833; 1839-1840
Article abstract: At issue: Supremacy in Syria. Result: Great power intervention.
Background
Although technically an Ottoman vassal, Egypt’s ruler Muhammad ʿAlī Pasha enjoyed de facto independence in 1831, when he demanded Syria as a reward for sending troops to suppress the Greek insurrection. Ottoman intransigence led to war.
Action
Muhammad ʿAlī’s son Ibrāhīm Pasha took a well-trained western-style army into Palestine. Like Napoleon, his target was Acre. Despite a powerful defense, Egyptian troops stormed the city (May 27,...
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