In 1838 the situation was slightly the same as in 1831. Muhammad Ali of Egypt was not happy about lack of his control and power in Syria, he resumed military actions. The Ottoman army lost to Egyptians at the Battle of Nezib on June 24, 1839. The Ottoman Empire was saved by Great Britain, Austria, Prussia and Russia by signing a convention in London in July 15, 1840 to grant Muhammad Ali and his descendants the right to inherit power in Egypt in exchange for removal of Egyptian military forces from Syria and Lebanon. Moreover, Muhammad Ali had to admit a formal dependence from the Ottoman sultan. After Muhammad Ali refused to obey the requirements of the London convention, the allied Anglo-Austrian fleet blocked the Delta, bombarded Beirut and captured Acre. Muhammad Ali accepted the conditions of the London convention in 1840. COUNT 5
QSN1 In 1838, who was not pleased of their lack of power in Syria? ANS1 Muhammad Ali of Egypt QSN2 Who did the Ottomans lose to at the Battle of Nezib? ANS2 Egyptians QSN3 In what year did the Battle of Nezib take place? ANS3 1839 QSN4 Who helped save the Ottomans by signing a convention in London?  ANS4 Great Britain, Austria, Prussia and Russia QSN5 In what year did Muhammad Ali  finally accept the terms of the London convention? ANS5 1840