
The involvement of the Egypt of Muhammad Ali in the War of Greek Independence
was decisive since Egyptian forces assisted the Ottomans in the Peloponnese in
1825 with Ibrahim, the son of Muhammad Ali, at the head of the armed forces.
Here: The naval battle of Navarino (20/10/1827), where the fleet of Ibrahim was
destroyed.

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The naval battle of Navarino |
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Aquarelle, 27x45 cm.
Athens, Benaki Museum Index number 21120.
Fotopoulos, D., Delivorrias, A., Greece at the Benaki Museum, Benaki Museum, Athens
1997, p. 552, pic. 268.
© Benaki Museum, Athens.
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