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Mehemet Ali
[ mi-hem-et ah-lee, ah-lee, mey-met ]
noun
- 1769–1849, viceroy of Egypt 1805–48.
Mehemet Ali
/ mɪˈhɛmɪt ˈɑːlɪ /
noun
- Mehemet Ali17691849MAlbanianMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1769–1849, Albanian commander in the service of Turkey. He was made viceroy of Egypt (1805) and its hereditary ruler (1841), founding a dynasty that ruled until 1952
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The sequel to this naturally was that when Mehemet Ali wanted the city of Cairo he sought out the highest ground, and dropped cannon-balls into the fortress until it capitulated.
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We rode along under the avenue of trees planted by old Mehemet Ali, keeping up an animated conversation, and getting a great deal of information about Egypt.
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Mehemet Ali had been a moderate tyrant—to speak advisedly.
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It is supported by four pillars of Oriental alabaster, presented by Mehemet Ali, pasha of Egypt.
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Mehemet Ali, the "superfluity," is a scamp, and, I fear, dishonest.
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