Ibrahim Pasha handpicked an elite unit later disbanded by Abbas in 1849.
Evidence
8 This was a special elite force that was handpicked by Ibrahim Pasha himself; Vekayi-i Mɩsɩriyye, issue no. 172, on 13 S 1246 24 July 1831. It was disbanded by Abbas Pasha in 1849; Dhawat 5/61, on 23 S 1265 19 January 1849. It seems it was named after the French National Guard. — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 972
Categorization
Category: Factual Claims
- QUESTION: Which Egyptian unit was this elite handpicked force, and why was it modeled on the French National Guard?