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Egypt

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The Land of the Pharaohs
Sudan's Independence from Colonial Rule
Mohamed Naguib's Rise to Presidency in Egypt's New Republic
Overthrow of King Farouk by July Revolution.
Cairo Riots: Anti-British Unrest
The Arab States' Attack on Israel
Farouk I becomes King of Egypt following the death of his father
The Muslim Brotherhood's Founding
Controversy Surrounding Lord Carnarvon's Death and Tutankhamun's Curse
Unilateral Declaration of Egyptian Independence
Key Role Banque Misr Played in Egypt's Economic Development and Modernization
British Protectorate Established in Egypt
British Occupation During Urabi Revolt
Ancient pharaoh's mummy found in Luxor Valley.
Revolt against British and French Influence: Urabi Rebellion
Isma'il Pasha Declares Egypt's bankruptcy
Gateway to Global Maritime Trade: Suez Canal Opens
Development of the Egypt Post Institution
Start of Suez Canal Construction
Iconic Mosque in Cairo Citadel
Independence Declaration by Muhammad Ali Pasha
Capture of Alexandria by Ottoman-British Forces
Muhammad Ali Pasha: Egypt's New Governor
Reforms Initiated by Muhammad Ali Pasha
Clash between Ottoman forces and Mamluk rebels near Cairo.
French Invasion of Egypt: Napoleon's Campaign
Ottomans Triumph Over Mamluks: Battle of Ridaniya
Timur's conquest of Damascus on the route to Egypt
Rise of Burji Mamluks in Power
Sultan Hasan Mosque-Madrasa Construction Begins
Foundation stone ceremony at Cairo's Sultan Hassan Mosque.
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