Ahmad Urabi, an Egyptian of peasant origins who had risen to the rank of colonel in the army, was known in some circles as ___________________.

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Ahmad Urabi is known for his role as a nationalist leader in Egypt, leading a rebellion against British and Ottoman rule in what is known as the Urabi Revolt of 1879-1882. While he briefly served as Prime Minister during the revolt, he was not officially recognized as Egypt's first president or king. Similarly, while his actions were seen as reformist for challenging foreign influence in Egypt, he cannot be characterized as Egypt's "last reformer", as there have been many reformers since Urabi's time.

Ahmad Urabi, an Egyptian of Peasant Origins Who Had Risen