Sovereignty
Challenges foreign influence in Egypt, leading Britain to intervene and occupy the canal zone.
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1882 in Egypt
Explore 8 historical events and records for Egypt in 1882.
Historical records for Egypt in 1882
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July
September
British Occupation
Returns to Cairo under British protection after the defeat of Urabi's forces.
Khedive Returns to Cairo
Returns to Cairo after the defeat of Urabi's forces.
Organised Urabi Resistance
His surrender effectively ends organized military resistance.
Tewfik Restored under British Protection
British victory restores Tewfik's authority under military protection.
Urabi Surrenders
Surrenders after British forces enter Cairo.
December
Death Sentence Commuted to Exile
His death sentence is immediately commuted to perpetual exile.
Urabi Court-Martial
Pleads guilty to rebellion before an Egyptian court-martial.
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