Which event marked the rise of Mohammed Ali to power in Egypt?

A.

The French Invasion of Egypt

B.

The British Occupation of Egypt

C.

The Mamluk Massacre

D.

The Ottoman-Saudi War

Correct answer is C

Mohammed Ali came to power in Egypt following the Mamluk Massacre. The Mamluks were a military caste in Egypt, and their massacre by Mohammed Ali marked a significant shift in power.