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Egypt & the NileAfricaAsia

Kingdom of Egypt

1922 – 1953 CE · about 31 years

The Kingdom of Egypt was proclaimed when Britain ended its protectorate in 1922, under King Fuad I of the Muhammad Ali dynasty. Britain kept troops and influence, especially over the Suez Canal. The Free Officers forced King Farouk to abdicate in 1952, and Egypt became a republic in 1953.

Key facts

Dates1922 – 1953 CE
RegionEgypt & the Nile
ContinentAfrica, Asia
Typekingdom
CapitalCairo
FounderFuad I
Religion(s)Sunni Islam, Coptic Christianity

Before & after

Preceded by

Egypt under the Muhammad Ali dynasty

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.