Convention of Kütahya

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1833 peace agreement ending the Egyptian–Ottoman War, ceding Ottoman provinces to Egypt.

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Origins & Early Life

The Convention of Kütahya, also known as the Peace Agreement of Kütahya, ended the Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833) in May 1833. At the convention, the Ottoman provinces of Syria and Adana were ceded to Egypt, and Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt became governor-general of the two provinces. But the settlement of the Peace Agreement was not satisfactory to either party, resulting in the Second Ottoman-Egyptian War in 1839–1841.

Career & Major Achievements

Muhammad Ali of Egypt, ostensibly only a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire, was seeking to increase his personal power and gain control over Palestine, Syria and Arabia. In late 1831, he took his newly reformed army into a war against the Ottoman Sultan, Mahmud II, and easily defeated Ottoman forces and threatened Constantinople itself.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

While Britain and France were sympathetic to Muhammad Ali, Nicholas I sent a Russian army to the assistance of the Turks. This intervention brought about peace by May 1833, which left Muhammad Ali of Egypt in control of Syria and Arabia.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1831: 1831 Milestone — The Convention of Kütahya, also known as the Peace Agreement of Kütahya, ended the Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833) in May 1833.
2. 1833: 1833 Milestone — This intervention brought about peace by May 1833, which left Muhammad Ali of Egypt in control of Syria and Arabia.
3. 1839: 1839 Milestone — But the settlement of the Peace Agreement was not satisfactory to either party, resulting in the Second Ottoman-Egyptian War in 1839–1841.

Notable Quotes by Convention of Kütahya

“The Convention of Kütahya, also known as the Peace Agreement of Kütahya, ended the Egyptian–Ottoman War (1831–1833) in May 1833.” (1833)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Convention of Kütahya

True or False: “True or false: The Convention of Kütahya immediately resulted in the Ottoman Empire regaining full control over all provinces ceded to Egypt.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The settlement was not satisfactory to either party, which directly resulted in the outbreak of the Second Ottoman-Egyptian War in 1839–1841.

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