Ottoman Fleet Sailed to Egypt as Muhammad Ali Neared Victory

Governing Syria proved harder than conquering it. When war resumed in 1839 Ibrahim destroyed the Ottoman army at Nizib, the sultan died before the news reached him, and the Ottoman fleet sailed to Alexandria and handed itself over. Winning that completely turned every European power against him.

Chapter 9 of Muhammad Ali Pasha and the Making of Modern Egypt.

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From the film: Muhammad Ali Pasha and the Making of Modern Egypt

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• Sailing ships and rowing boats at Alexandria, Egypt. Coloure Wellcome V0049361.jpg — (CC BY 4.0)