Egypt Colonial Records

Ottoman Empire (1517-1830)
The Ottoman Empire controlled Egypt from 1517-1830. However, the Ottomans struggled to control Egypt from 1798-1815 when Napoleonic France invaded Egypt.

French Colonization (1798-1815)
From 1798-1815, Napoleonic France invaded Egypt.

British Empire Colonization (1882-1956)
Britain occupied Egypt from 1882 to 1956. British rule in Egypt is characterized by three periods: Veiled protectorate (1882-1913), Formal protectorate (1914-1922), and Continued occupation (1922-1956).