The Khedive of Egypt Isma'il Pasha, better known as "Isma'il the Magnificent" had conquered Eritrea as part of his efforts to give Egypt an African empire.
Khedivul of Egipului, Isma'il Pașa, cunoscut și cu numele de „Isma'il Magnificul”, a cucerit Eritreea ca parte a eforturilor sale de constituire a unui imperiu african.