Murder At The Citadel

The Egyptian viceroy Muhammad Ali is widely referred to as the Father of Modern Egypt. Learn about his bloody ascension ... (more)

The Egyptian viceroy Muhammad Ali is widely referred to as the Father of Modern Egypt. Learn about his bloody ascension to power, ending 600 years of intermittent Mamluk rule. Trace Ali’s 43-year reign, during which he introduced a modern, European-style army, modern education, a professional civil service, and thriving industrial development. (less)