Although not officially a colony, (there was no attempt at colonization, ie. bringing settlers from Britain), Sudan was administered as a colony from 1899 until 1956. This was mainly to control the River Nile, or to prevent others controlling it. The Governor-General was officially appointed by Egypt, but in reality it was Britain which pulled the strings.
When Arabi Pasha threatened to destroy the Suez Canal 'in defence of Egypt' and to burn down Cairo 'rather than surrender', British Prime Minister Gladstone felt it necessary to intervene. On the 13th September 1882 General Wolseley defeated Arabi Pasha at the battle of Tel-El-Kebir leading to Britain's occupation of the country.
1882
the bahamas became part of the british empire in 1627
Strictly speaking, when Napoleon invaded Egypt, the empire upon whose lands he was trespassing was the OTTOMAN EMPIRE. However, the Ottomans had very weak control over that area at the time. The local rulers were actually the MAMLUK Beys or Chieftains. While the Mamluks did not have de jureindependence, they were the effective rulers of Egypt. It was only after Napoleon was expelled from Egypt that the Ottoman Empire took a direct interest in governing the territory.
The British Empire ruled more than a third of the world.
The British won the Napoleonic Wars.
egypt developed a strong/permanent military.
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the bahamas became part of the british empire in 1627
it was colonized becasue the british empire wanted control of many countries, and they wanted to take control of the Asian side of the world
When Egypt was taken over, it became a protectorate, which means that if there was a war between England and another country, then the English would have armies in Egypt that would fight for them. Also, by having more countries under their power, Britain would have more power and a better reputation.it also wanted Egypt as a part of the empire because of the trade route through Egypt, which they could use to transport goods to other countries.The British also needed Egyptian cotton.better one:British wanted to control the area and the source of Nile river.Its main interest was to keep control of the trade route that ran through Egypt to India via Red sea, as India was one of the major British colony which supplied useful resources to England.Egyptians were also an important market for the British industries to sell to.They also did not want French or Dutch or any other people to get control of the Nile river and Egypt.
An angel told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt until it was safe for them to live in Israel because the Roman Empire was in control of Israel and were illing off Jewish babies because of the prophecies of a king.
Strictly speaking, when Napoleon invaded Egypt, the empire upon whose lands he was trespassing was the OTTOMAN EMPIRE. However, the Ottomans had very weak control over that area at the time. The local rulers were actually the MAMLUK Beys or Chieftains. While the Mamluks did not have de jureindependence, they were the effective rulers of Egypt. It was only after Napoleon was expelled from Egypt that the Ottoman Empire took a direct interest in governing the territory.
The Roman empire took over Egypt in 30 BC after defeating the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.
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The British Empire ruled more than a third of the world.
the british take control ok cape town in 1852
1892
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