Ali Pasha Collection

Panoramic night view of Ioannina town, its lake ("Pamvotis" or "Pamvotida"), the islet of the lake and its village. Greece Greece, Epirus

Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846
3480394 Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846; (add.info.: 1828: Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) 1846, watercolour

Ali Pacha (engraving)
818796 Ali Pacha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ali Pasha of Tepelena (1740-1822)

The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving)
1589816 The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Asia Minor, Battle of Jahnilar, 18 August)

Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet during the rebellion of Ali Pasha
6030869 Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet during the rebellion of Ali Pasha, Egypt, 1882 (photogravure) by Wright

The Congress of Paris, March 1856, illustration from The History of Italy
704051 The Congress of Paris, March 1856, illustration from The History of Italy (colour litho) by Italian School

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Ali Pasha, also known as Ali of Ioannina or Aslan Bey, was an Albanian Ottoman ruler who ruled over much of Epirus and western Greece in the early 19th century. Born around 1744, he rose to prominence through his military prowess and strategic alliances within the Ottoman Empire. He established a powerful principality with its capital at Ioannina, which became a center for trade, culture, and learning, known for his tolerance towards Christians and Jews in his territories, allowing them to maintain their faiths freely. However, he also maintained strong ties with the Ottoman authorities and implemented policies that favored Muslim interests. His reign saw significant economic growth and cultural flourishing within Ioannina's walls. Despite being overthrown by a coalition of European powers in 1822, Ali Pasha remains an important figure in Albanian history and culture today, celebrated for his military achievements as well as his tolerance towards minority groups during the tumultuous early years of Greek independence movements.