Construction of Suez Canal
Succeeds Said Pasha while construction of the Suez Canal remains underway.
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1863 in Egypt
Explore 5 historical events and records for Egypt in 1863.
Historical records for Egypt in 1863
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January
Khedive
Succeeds Said Pasha as Wali of Egypt and claims the higher title of Khedive.
Wali of Egypt
Succeeds Said Pasha as Wali and begins an ambitious modernization programme.
Other events (month unknown)
Egyptian Forced Labour Challenged
Ismail's government faced growing controversy over the use of compulsory labour on the canal works.
Ismail Succeeds Said Pasha
Ismail succeeded Said Pasha as ruler of Egypt and inherited the politically contentious canal construction project.
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