Point 2 of 6 — Lesson 11: The Effects of the French Presence in Egypt (1798-1801)Question bank: 0 questions (0 with pictures)
02Political effects
The diwans
Napoleon judged that the best way to plan the policies of rule was direct contact with the ulema and the notables, because of their influence among the common people.
He founded diwans whose authority was restricted by French interests.
The Diwan of Cairo: nine members from among the sheikhs and notables, to deliberate on the affairs of the capital.
The diwans of the provinces:in eachmdiriyah(present-day governorate) a diwan ofseven members.
The General Diwan: a consultative council whose opinion was sought in what benefited the people in the judiciary, inheritances, real-property ownership and taxes. It was chaired bySheikh Abdullah al-Sharkawy, one of the ulema of al-Azhar, elected by secret ballot.
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