In 1874-75, the Egyptians obtained a "firman" from the Ottomans by which Zeila fell under Egyptian rule, while at the same time securing British recognition of her jurisdiction as far east as Cape Guardafui.
The Egyptians obtained a "firman" from the Ottomans by which Zeila fell under Egyptian rule at the same time. This was in 1874-75. Egyptian rule was while. This same time was securing British recognition of her jurisdiction as far east as Cape Guardafui.