Meeting with Ali Pasha in Tepelena “Ali Pasha's Audience Chamber at Ioannina, Albania”, circa 1800, by George de la Poer Beresford, published in 1855.

One of history’s great leaders, Mehmed II, who ruled for 30 years and earned the praise of the Prophet Muhammad, carried out numerous conquests beyond Istanbul, including in Serbia, the Morea, ...

After overthrowing the army of Muhammad Ali Pasha (ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1848), British Foreign Secretary Henry Palmerston (1784-1865) recommended the establishment of a human barrier separating ...

The Arabian Peninsula fared no better. The sons of Ottoman-Egyptian Wali Muhammad Ali Pasha—Tosun and Ibrahim Pasha—carried out devastating massacres in the desert, targeting the ruling Saudi families ...

In November 1830, Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Egypt, officially presented the Luxor Obelisk to France as a gift.

In November 1830, Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Egypt, officially presented the Luxor Obelisk to France as a gift.

During its history, the citadel was added to, and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha is now the most eye-catching aspect of the structure.

What’s in a title? “Pasha” was not merely a title; it symbolized prestige, social and political status in Egypt for nearly a century and a half, from the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha until the ...

Egypt’s manufacturing industry goes back to the days of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman governor who fashioned the modern Egyptian state in the early 19th century.

Albania is a land where history and landscapes create a perfect harmony. Discover the tranquil beauty of Shkodër, admire the elegant architecture of Ali Pasha Bridge, and stroll through the ...

Prince Muhammad Ali has left a comfortable life in Paris to fulfil an enduring dream -- return to Egypt, where his grandfather Farouk once ruled as king, hoping to restore the family's legacy.The ...