Mehmed Ali achieved his goal of hereditary rule

Evidence

In contrast to the nationalist view according to which Mehmed Ali’s efforts were frustrated by Great Britain, this final chapter argues that the Pasha’s career was a highly successful one: he fought for hereditary rule for himself and for his sons who were to follow him, and this is precisely what he managed to accomplish. — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 127

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 127
• XREF: connects to: Mehmed Ali’s Egyptian administration was interventionist and unprecedented in the Ottoman Empire.; The 1841 firman granted Ali hereditary rule of Egypt; Balta Liman and the 1841 firman curtailed Mehmed Ali’s power (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• Mehmed Ali secured hereditary rule for his dynasty despite British opposition #corroborates (0.90) — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 127
• Mehmed Ali hoped to gain Syria while remaining a pardoned Ottoman vassal #qualifies (0.60)