Khedive Tewfik Re-enters Cairo After Defeat
On September 25, 1882, Khedive Tewfik returned to Cairo after the defeat of Arabi's army by British forces at Tell El Kebir. He entered the city under the protection of the British occupation forces. This return symbolized the continued British occupation of Egypt, which lasted until 1954. It was marked by a grand official and popular reception that displayed loyalty and submission to the British, despite the suffering of the Egyptian people under occupation. Historical accounts describe this return as humiliating, featuring loud celebrations and official displays that underscored British control over the country, with hints that Tewfik was suffering from sadness and pain amidst the dominance of the occupation.
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