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Political effects

Political effects

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 each mdiriyah (present-day governorate) a diwan of seven 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 by Sheikh Abdullah al-Sharkawy, one of the ulema of al-Azhar, elected by secret ballot.

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