Episode 2 of 2
1879 Mutiny and Revolt
- When
- 1879
- Where
- Egypt
Ahmed 'Urabi participated in an 1879 mutiny that developed into the 'Urabi revolt against Khedive Tewfik's administration.
The 1879 mutiny was a key event in the emergence of 'Urabi as a nationalist leader. It developed into a broader revolt against the administration of Khedive Tewfik, which was influenced by an Anglo-French consortium. This conflict highlighted the tensions between Egyptian nationalist aspirations and foreign political influence.
Sources
- Ahmed Urabi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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