In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte led the French conquest of Egypt, hoping to establish a French presence in the region and cut off British access to India. The French conquest had a significant impact on Egyptian history and culture.

During their time in Egypt, the French introduced new technologies and ideas to the region, including the printing press and the study of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. They also brought with them a team of scholars and scientists who studied the region's flora, fauna, and history.

One of the most significant events of the French conquest was the Battle of the Pyramids, where the French defeated the Egyptian army led by Mamluk rulers. The battle is remembered for its brutality, as the French used their advanced military technology to defeat the more traditional Mamluk army.

Despite their initial successes, the French were eventually defeated by the British in 1801 and forced to withdraw from Egypt. However, their legacy remained, and the French conquest played a significant role in shaping Egyptian history and culture.

Works Cited:

Cole, Juan. "Napoleon's Egypt: Invading the Middle East." Journal of the American Oriental Society, vol. 121, no. 4, 2001, pp. 648–657. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/606351.