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What was Milner's role in Egypt?

  • Pharaoh

  • King's advisor

  • British consul-general

  • Archaeologist

Answer

British consul-general Lord Alfred Milner oversaw British interests in Egypt from 1883 until his resignation in 1907. During this period, he played a crucial role in shaping British policy in the region and was a key figure in the establishment of the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium in 1899, which gave Britain effective control over Egypt's foreign affairs and military.
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