The History of Egypt (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...own elevation. Malek al Rahim, the Emir al Omra, was cast intoprison, which afforded Togrul Bey an easy opportunity of seizing on that prince's dominions, and of putting an end to the dynasty of the Bowides, which had existed for 122 years. A. D. 1055--Though Togrul Bey did not accept the name of Emir al Omra, whicfy had become detestable, yet he enjoyed all the powers of that high office. In this season of favour and friendship, the caliph married Cadija, the sister of Togrul Bey, and that conqueror continued for a while to rejoice in the hap-- piness which prevailed in Bagdad. But while he was thus employed at Bagdad, Nassasiri was busily engaged, at a distance, in pursuing measures for his own aggrandisement, and the disappointment of Togrul Bey. The successful machinations of his enemies roused Togrul from his dream of pleasure, and he hastened into the provinces of his empire, to allay the discontents, and encrease his possessions. While he was absent on this expedition, the army of Nassasiri entered the city of Bagdad on both sides of the Tygris. They displayed the banners-of Egypt, and Mostanser Billah, the caliph of Grand Cairo, was proclaimed emperor of the faithful. From this obvious and pressing danger, the prince of Bagdad hastened with precipitation, and abandoned his throne. As a mark kjf allegiance to the caliph of Egypt, prayers were offered up for him in all the mosques of Bagdad; and Nassasiri professed to be acting only on his account. The ambition of Nassasiri was indeed directed toward the highest honours; but it was necessary for a while to conceal his intentions. He had received effectual aid from the Egyptian caliph; and it was an imposing shew of gratitude to place him at the head of the Mohammedan empire. In this manner he als...