When it comes to the history of British colonialism, there are fascinating accounts of the diverse individuals who played a role in the expansion of the Empire. One such chapter is the occupation of Egypt by England, where a significant number of soldiers were recruited from British colonies, particularly India. During this period, England deployed approximately 80,000 troops to Egypt. Surprisingly, out of this substantial force, only 1,000 were British soldiers. The remaining soldiers hailed from various parts of the British Empire, with a significant number being recruited from India. These Indian soldiers acted as mercenaries, serving the interests of … Continue reading England occupied Egypt with 80,000 soldiers, of which only 1,000 were British and the remaining were recruits from its colonies (mainly Indians).