Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)

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The Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841) was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the forces of Muhammad Ali of Egypt that led to European intervention and ultimately curtailed Egypt’s bid for regional dominance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 19th-century conflict
war
alsoKnownAs Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
Second Turco–Egyptian War
belligerent Austrian Empire
Egypt Eyalet
Kingdom of Prussia
linked to: Prussia

Muhammad Ali’s forces
Ottoman Empire
Russian Empire
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
cause Muhammad Ali’s bid for regional dominance
dispute over control of Syria
commander Ibrahim Pasha
Muhammad Ali of Egypt
Sultan Abdülmecid I
Sultan Mahmud II
linked to: Mahmud II
conflictBetween Egypt under Muhammad Ali
Ottoman Empire
endDate 1841
historicalSignificance contributed to the Eastern Question in European diplomacy
limited Egypt’s bid for regional dominance
strengthened European influence in Ottoman affairs
involved Royal Navy operations on the Levantine coast
bombardment of coastal cities in Syria
location Anatolia
Eastern Mediterranean
Syria
notableBattle Battle of Nezib
notableEvent defeat of the Ottoman army at Nezib in 1839
defection of the Ottoman fleet to Muhammad Ali
opposedBy France (diplomatically sympathetic to Egypt)
outcome Egypt forced to reduce its army
Egypt lost control of Syria, Crete, and the Hejaz
European powers imposed settlement on Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
partOf Egyptian–Ottoman Wars
precededBy First Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833)
region Middle East
relatedTo Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire
linked to: Tanzimat

Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi
result Ottoman victory with European support
curtailment of Egyptian autonomy and expansion
recognition of hereditary rule of Muhammad Ali’s family in Egypt
restoration of Ottoman control over Syria
startDate 1839
timePeriod 19th century
treaty Convention of London (1840)
Treaty of London (1841)

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Army of Muhammad Ali significantEvent Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Egypt Eyalet hasMilitaryConflict Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833) relatedTo Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841) alsoKnownAs Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841) partOf Egyptian–Ottoman Wars
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Battle of Nezib partOf Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
subject linked to: Battle of Nezib (1839)
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Battle of Nezib militaryTheater Middle Eastern theater of the Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
subject linked to: Battle of Nezib (1839)
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Ibrahim Pasha notableEvent Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Ibrahim Pasha conflict Egyptian–Ottoman War (Second Turko-Egyptian War)
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Mehmed Ali Pasha knownFor Second Egyptian–Ottoman War
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)
Charles Napier conflict Syrian War of 1840
subject linked to: Admiral Sir Charles Napier
linked to: Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841)