Mehmed Ali sought independence to secure Egypt for his family line

Evidence

What prompted the Pasha to make this bold move, rather, was his desire to secure his efforts in Egypt to his family and his sons after him. — Khaled Fahmy, All the Pasha_s Men_ Mehmed Ali, his…, 1537

Categorization

• XREF: Motivation behind the army’s expansion — dynastic preservation, not nationalism.