The Khedives of Egypt: Governors Under British Rule

A khedive (also spelled Kheddive) was the title of the governors of Egypt during the period of British rule, from 1914 to 1922. The title was introduced by the British in 1914, after they deposed the last Khedive of Egypt, Abbas Hilmi II, and took control of the country. The word "khedive" is derived from the Arabic phrase "khadiv," which means "deputy" or "viceroy."

The khedives were responsible for administering Egypt on behalf of the British government, and they had significant powers and responsibilities, including the management of the country's finances, education system, and infrastructure. However, their authority was limited by the British occupation, and they had to work within the framework established by the British colonial administration.

The khedive's position was abolished in 1922, when Egypt gained its independence from Britain. The last khedive, Ahmed Fuad I, was declared the first king of Egypt, and the country became a constitutional monarchy.