France used the right moment and occupied Alger in 1830. In 1831 Muhammad Ali of Egypt, who was the most powerful vassal of the Ottoman Empire, claimed independence. Ottoman forces were defeated in a number of battles, and Egyptians were ready to capture Constantinople, which forced the sultan Mahmud II to seek for Russian military aid. 10 000 Russian army corps landed on the Bosphorus shores in 1833 and helped to prevent the capture of Constantinople, thus the possible disappearance of the Ottoman Empire was prevented. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did France move into Alger? ANS1 1830 QSN2 In 1831, who was the strongest vassal of the Ottoman Empire? ANS2 Muhammad Ali of Egypt QSN3 Who wanted to take over Constantinople? ANS3 Egyptians QSN4 What military force did Mahmud II ask for aid? ANS4 Russian QSN5 How many Russians troops were sent to the Bosphorus shores? ANS5 10 000