Muhammad I Pasha

Muhammad Pasha was Pasha of the Regency of Algiers from 1566.[1] He was son of the famous Pasha of Algiers Salah Rais.[1] He was active in extending Algiers, and building several forts.[1] He was succeeded by Uluç Ali Reis, a famous pirate of Italian origins.[1]

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  1. Handbook for travellers in Algeria and Tunis, Algiers, Oran, Constantine ... by John Murray (Firm),Sir Robert Lambert Playfair p.38
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