389-Theodosius prohibits pagan worship, in consequence of which a number of famous Egyptian temples are destroyed. 618-Egypt is conquered by Chosroes II., king of Persia. Mahometans invade Egypt. 642-They capture Alexandria and establish the Mahometan empire. 1250-The Christian Crusaders invade Egypt and are repulsed.
Mameluke soldiers seize possession of the government and appoint sultans of their own.
1517-Defeat of the Mamelukes by Sultan Selim I., who adds Egypt to the Turkish empire. Bey, a Mameluke, rules Egypt, Arabia, and Syria. 1798-Egypt is invaded by the French, under Napoleon Bonaparte. 1801-Expulsion of the French by the English and Turks. Ali made Pasha.