Timeline Sunday 21 October 1798

Sunday 21 October 1798

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1798 Revolt of Cairo Cairenes rise against French occupation The people of Cairo rose against the French occupiers, angered by new taxes and the army's conduct. Napoleon put down the revolt by shelling the city, including the area around al-Azhar Mosque, and executing many rebels.
1798 Revolt of Cairo Cairenes rise against French occupation The people of Cairo rose against the French occupiers, angered by new taxes and the army's conduct. Napoleon put down the revolt by shelling the city, including the area around al-Azhar Mosque, and executing many rebels.