Ismail's attempt to make Egypt independent founder…

Ismail's attempt to make Egypt independent founder eventually because of the gap between the revenues the country can produce and the expenses necessary to achieve his goals.

He attempts to generate more income by increasing agricultural productivity, chiefly by bringing more land into cultivation through expensive irrigation projects such as the construction of canals and dams.

During his reign, an additional five hundred thousand hectares will be brought under cultivation, representing a sizeable increase in both production and income.