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  Isma'il Pasha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isma'il Pasha, known as Ismail the Magnificent (December 31, 1830–March 2, 1895) was khedive of Egypt from 1863 until he was removed at the behest of the British in 1879.
Ismail was born at Cairo, being the second of the three sons of Ibrahim Pasha and grandson of Mehemet Ali.
Ismail at once left Egypt for Naples, but eventually was permitted by the sultan to retire to his palace of Emirghian on the Bosporus.
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 Isma'il Pasha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On the death of Said, on January 18, 1863, Ismail was proclaimed viceroy without opposition.
Ismail then used every available means, by his own undoubted powers of fascination and by judicious expenditure, to bring his personality before the foreign sovereigns and public, and he had no little success.
One of the most unpopular among regular Egyptians was the new system of mixed courts, by which Europeans were tried by judges from their own nation.
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 Isma'il Pasha
In 1866-1867 he obtained from the Ottoman Sultan, to whom he was still technically a vassal, firmans giving him the title of khedive in exchange for an increase in the tribute.
He was made G.C.B. in 1867, and in the same year visited Paris and London, where he was received by Queen Victoria and welcomed by the lord mayor; and in 1869 he again paid a visit to England.
A further commission of inquiry by Major Baring (afterwards Lord Cromer) and others in 1878 culminated in Ismail making over his estates to the nation and accepting the position of a constitutional sovereign, with Nubar as premier, Charles Rivers Wilson as finance minister, and de Bhigriires as minister of public works.
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 History of Ottoman Egypt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ismail held this office for sixteen years, while the pashas were constantly being changed, and succeeded in reconciling the two factions of Mamelukes.
In October 1822 Ismail was, with his retinue, burnt to death by Nimr, the mek (king) of Shendi; and the defterdr, a man infamous for his cruelty, assumed the command of those provinces, and exacted terrible retribution from the innocent inhabitants.
Driven to desperation, Ismail made a virtue of necessity and accepted, in September 1878, in lieu of the Dual Control, a constitutional ministry, under the presidency of Nubar Pasha, with Rivers Wilson as minister of finance and de Blignires as minister of public works.
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 Isma'il Pasha -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
In 1861 he was dispatched at the head of an army of 14,000 to quell an insurrection in the (A republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956; involved in state-sponsored terrorism) Sudan, and this he successfully accomplished.
In 1866-1867 he obtained from the (Click link for more info and facts about Ottoman Sultan) Ottoman Sultan, to whom he was still technically a vassal, (Click link for more info and facts about firman) firmans giving him the title of khedive in exchange for an increase in the tribute.
With the country largely in the hands of Urabi Ismail could not, and had little interest in, agreeing.
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 cairo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
These western areas, built on the model of Paris by Ismail the Magnificent in the mid-19th century, are marked by wide boulevards, public gardens, and open spaces.
Significant change, however, did not occur until the reign of Isma'il Pasha when, in 1863, construction of the Suez Canal brought significant numbers of westerners to Egypt.
Rather than rebuild the old city, Isma'il elected to add a new quarter to the western section along the bank of the Nile.
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 wiki/Ismail of Egypt Definition / wiki/Ismail of Egypt Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Isma'il Pasha, known as Ismail the Magnificent (December 31December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar.
In 1866-1867 he obtained from the Ottoman Sultan, to whom he was still technically a vassal, firmansFirman refers to a royal mandate or decree issued from a sovereign in Western Asian countries such as Iran under the Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi or the Ottoman kings.
Son of the Khedive Ismail, was born on the 15 November 1852.
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 On this date in Notre Dame Football History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ismail was stunningly quick off the line, and he was not only tough to catch, he had the leg strength to break tackles in the event that he was caught.
Ismail was born in Newark, New Jersey, and moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, after the death of his father.
Ismail weighed only 175 pounds and was too small to play tailback in college, but he certainly had the jets to play split end.
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 Encyclopedia: Ismail Pasha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
On his accession he refused to ratify the concessions to the Canal company made by Said, and the question was referred in 1864 to the arbitration of Napoleon III, who awarded 3,800,000 sterling to the company as compensation for the losses they would incur by the changes which Ismail insisted upon in the original grant.
This control of the country was unacceptable to many Egyptians, who united being a disaffected Colonel Ahmed Urabi.
Hopping the revolt could relieve him of European control Ismail did little to oppose Urabi and gave into his demands to dissolve the government.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ismail-Pasha   (977 words)

  
 Egypt under Mehemet Ali and his successors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
In October 1822 Ismail was, with his retinue, burnt to death by Nimr, the mek (king) of Shendi ; and the defterdr, a man infamous for hiscruelty, assumed the command of those provinces, and exacted terrible retribution from the innocent inhabitants.
The reign of Ismail, from 1863 to 1879, was for awhile hailed as introducing a new era into modern Egypt.
The Europeans and the Sultan decided to force Ismail out of office.On the June 26, 1879 Ismail suddenly receivedfrom the sultan a curt telegram, addressed to him as ex-khedive of Egypt, informing him that his son Tewfik was appointed his successor.
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 The Human Venture: The Globe Encompassed, A World History to 1500, Vol II Chapter 27 -- Instructor's Manual
Trace the rise of the Ottoman Turks and sketch the extent of their accomplishments, domestic and foreign, through the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Outline the changes in Safavid Persia between Shah Ismail's seizure of power and Shah Abbas I, the greatest of the Safavids.
Ismail was to Babur as Shah Abbas was to
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 Khaleej Times Online
The passion to possess gold is generally believed to be a female fantasy, but 69-year-old Ismail is an exception to this globally accepted notion.
Ismail who currently holds the Guinness World Record for wearing maximum gold by any man is not yet satisfied with his gold collection.
Until that happens, Ismail will continue to remain rooted to the second spot, the first being taken by his wife who currently wears 8.8 kilos — a good 700 grams more than her husband.
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 BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Ismail Merchant: Your tributes
Ismail Merchant's movies were all about character and story telling, which brought out the best performances of actors as individuals, rather than with the mimicry of a lot of technological special effects, with stories that are down to earth and that almost everybody can relate too.
Ismail Merchant will not only be remembered for his involvement in the revival of period films.
Ismail was a ray of hope for aspiring method actors like me and always experimented with new talent.
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 musician-ismail-darbar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ismail Darbar was born to noted clarinet and saxophone player Husain.
He asked Ismail to sing out tunes, did not like the first lot, but fell for what was to be finally become the title-track.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ismail Darbar have bedecked Devdas with nine songs that speak not only the story of the film but also the story of melody and passion at their entwined best.For the musical hit Devdas (2002), Ismail scored soulful music.
www.hindilyrix.com /musicians/musician-ismail-darbar.html   (431 words)

  
 SalamIran - Province of Esfahan
The magnificent Raja’i Park was built by the Esfahan municipality around the palace during the recent years, which has developed into a very popular promenade used by the Esfahans.
There is a magnificent 14th century mosque in Oshtorjan village 30 km to the southwest of Esfahan, by the same name, which also has shaking minarets like the twin shaking minarets (above), which were certainly built by the same architect (Fakhr od-Din Oshtorjani).
Hagar and Ismail being expelled, and the Nativity;
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 Cairo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
A network of gas lighting was installed by a (The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France) French company and the railway lines were greatly expanded.
In 1867, Isma'il visited (The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce) Paris to attend the Universal Exposition of 1867.
Rather than rebuild the old city, Isma'il elected to add a new quarter to the western section along the bank of the (The world's longest river (4180 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization) Nile.
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 Ismail Pasha Definition / Ismail Pasha Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ismail's son Tewfik Pasha inherited the title, as did Tewfik's son Abbas.
Abbas was deposed by the British in 1914, and the title ended with him....
Ismail Pasha is the Grand Vizir to His Majesty, and thus possess power second only to the Regent across the realm.
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 U.S. Commercial Service Egypt: Hotels and Meeting Facilities
Cairo Marriott Palace is built around a magnificent royal residence that was constructed, on the orders of Khedive Ismail, to mark the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.
Magnificent views of the city skyline, including the Nile, the Zoological Gardens, and the Pyramids, are a highlight of the guestrooms.
Imagine a lively, magnificently planned town ideally situated along 10 kilometers of scenic beachfront and picture exquisite islands surrounded by crystalline turquoise lagoons.
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 Cairo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
European architecture and urban design, major infrastructural projects and intense cultural patronage were part of Khedive Ismail's vision for Cairo as "Paris on the Nile."
In 1867, Isma'il visited Paris to attend the.
The project was carried out by and designed by the French urban planner.
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 Persian League
But it was Al Shabab who scored five minutes later through Daei's magnificent shot.
Ismail Rabie, the young custodian of Al Shabab and the UAE's under 20 team, came to the rescue of his team, 25 minutes after the interval, when he brilliantly blocked the first-time shot of Suhail, following another corner from Hamad.
Salim Saad, the visiting reserve striker, missed a sitter when he was sent clear with only Saeed Jumaa, the home custodian, to beat.
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 Meknes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Magnificent 19th century palace is worth a detour purely for its architecture.
Brilliantly coloured ceramics, embroidery in its bold, rainbow hues and magnificently painted chests and carved moucharabieh panels.
His suit was rejected but the Sun King accompanied his refusal with a gift of magnificent clocks which can be admired in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl.
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 KHEDIVE ISMAIL
Ismail Pasha's progeny extends today over five continents and his last surviving grandchild Princess Fawzia, ex-Empress of Persia is a semi-recluse in Alexandria.
Henceforth, Ismail Pasha was allowed to increase his army from 16,000 soldiers to 30,000 and he could mint his own currency as long as he respected the mandatory mention of the sultan.
The year 1867 caught Ismail in the middle of the Cretian imbroglio in which Egyptian and Turkish troops fought side by side to put down a Greek insurgency.
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 Eternal Physical Life - Civilization 3:3
Desmond Stewart brilliantly evokes this century of violence and upheaval, linking the important battles and the rise and fall of states with the personalities of the men who shaped the region's destiny.
"Ismail the Magnificent and the Reunion of Two Seas".
Faud, the sixth and youngest son of Khedive Ismail, had been born the year before Ismail opened the Canal.
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 Saudi Aramco World: Departments : Suggestions for Reading   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
A magnificent sequel to Ettinghausen and Grabar's volume covering the years 650-1250.
This collection of essays—ranging from "fast food" in Istanbul to the sweeping regional role of rice and the meanings of food motifs in Arabic literature—further establishes the history of what we eat and drink as a fascinating, oft-neglected window into human societies.
Photographed by Nuseibeh with extensive cooperation by the Dome's curators and using a large-format view camera, this is the best photographic study to date of the monument, built in 692, that stands on Islam's third holiest site.
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 Encyclopedia: Cairo
The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world.
Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar.
Khedive (from Persian for lord) was a title created in 1867 by the Ottoman Sultan Abd-ul-Aziz for the then-governor of Egypt, Ismail Pasha.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cairo   (5854 words)

  
 Cairo
The oldest part of the city grew along the east side the river and gradually spread west, engulfing the agricultural lands next to the Nile.
These areas of the city were built on the model of Paris by Ismail the Magnificent in the mid-19th century and are characterised by wide boulevards, public gardens, and open spaces.
By contrast, the older eastern section of the city is filled with small lanes and crowded tenaments, having grown up haphazardly over the centuries.
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 UAE - News Reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The win boosted the UAE's tally to seven points from three matches and keeps them in hot pursuit of a berth in the World Cup soccer finals to be held in France in 1998.
Trailing by a goal and faced with a fast and ferocious Uzbek frontline, the UAE conceded a penalty when an Uzbek forward, in a tussle with Ismail Rashid, was grounded.
However, after the magnificent rally, with the UAE sitting pretty on a 3 -1- lead, Mussabeh did not make quite such a good move: he was slow to a long backpass by a defender and cleared into an onrushing Ravshan Bazarov, only to see the ball rebound and balloon into his own net.
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 Cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Fez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The El-Bab Mansour Gate shining golden in the sun opens the way to the magnificent city it guards.
In the 17th century the Sultan Moulay Ismail began a dream to recreate Mednes to be the jewel of all the imperial cities.
For 50 years he labored for his lofty goal, but the sultan could not outlive his dream; however, the legacy of fanciful palaces, mosques and gardens are today almost as he left them.
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