Ibrahim Pasha (1798-1848)

Ibrahim Pasha (1798-1848), the oldest son of Muhammad Ali, he was the victory of Egypt the commander of the Egyptian army in the wars of independence.

His name is linked to his father in numerous achievements, foremost among which are the building and leading of a strong Egyptian army.

His military clout was apparent in the Arabian Peninsula wars 1811-1819.

He was the first to seek European military experts who formed his chiefs of staff, which was something unfamiliar at that time in the East.

He led the Egyptian land and sea armies in what was known as the Murah campaign from 1824-1828. He acquired great experience in war affairs as he fought against European armies led by officers and soldiers who studied modern warfare. This experience achieved in his victories in Syria and Anatolia (1832-1839).

He was very famous in Europe thanks to his heroic campaigns. In 1846 he visited London and was received by Queen Victoria as one of the most prominent military leaders.

He became an outstanding governor of Syria (1833-1839), where he established security and excelled in administrative affairs in times of peace.

When his father Muhammad Ali became an ailing man and incapable of running the state affairs Ibrahim Pasha was selected the viceroy of Egypt instead of his father in April 1847, until he died on November 10, 1848.