Tusun Pasha (1794-1816) was the elder son of Muhammad Ali Pasha, wali of Egypt between 1805-1849. Not as well known as Muhammad Ali's other (and possibly adopted) son Ibrahim Pasha Tusun did nevertheless attain some historical significance having led, in 1811, the successful military campaign of the egyptian army in the Arabian Peninsula, taken up in order to subdue unrest created in that region by Wahabbi forces. See Mehemet Ali (Turkey) for the Turkish foreign minister and regent. ... Wali (Arabic ولي, plural Awliya أولياء, Persian/Turkish pronunciation Vali), is an Arabic word, meaning protector or guardian (most literally etymologically near one), also adopted in various other Islamic cultures. ... Ibrahim Pasha (Arabic: ابراهيم باشا) ‎ (1789 – 10 November 1848), a 19th century general of Egypt. ...

It appears from historical records, that as the elder son Tusun was destined by Muhammad Ali to carry on his legacy. This aspiration however, was not to materialize as Tusun died in 1816 (possibly of disease) and was then duly succeded by his brother Ibrahim in the role of chief military commander.

Years later, in 1848, Tusun's son, Abbas I, inherited the role of Pasha directly from his grandfather and served in this position for six years, before being murdered in 1854. Abbas I, Shah of Persia (born 1557, died 1629) Abbas I, Hereditary Wali (Governor) of Egypt (born 1816, died 1854) Abbas I, Invader of Iran of the Mongol Empire This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...