Historedia
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Recognition as Wāli

When
1805
Where
Cairo, Egypt
Part of
Muhammad Ali founds his dynasty in Egypt

Muhammad Ali was named Wāli of Egypt in 1805, gaining the rank of Pasha after the Ottomans yielded to local demands.

In 1805, prominent Egyptians led by the ulama demanded the replacement of Wāli Hurshid Pasha by Muhammad Ali. The Ottomans yielded, and Muhammad Ali was named Wāli of Egypt, gaining the rank of Pasha. This event marked the beginning of his de facto rule.

Sources

  1. Muhammad Ali of Egypt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Muhammad Ali dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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