Draft:Mohamed El Mokrani
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| Name | Mohamed El Mokrani |
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| Brith Date | 1815 |
| Death Place | Algeria |
| Death Date | 5 May 1871 |
Mohamed El Mokrani (Arabic: محمد المقرانی; born: 1815 – died: 5 May 1871) was one of the leaders of the popular revolutions in Algeria during the 19th century in the conflict between France and Algeria beginning in 1830. Mohamed El Mokrani was the son of Ahmed El Mokrani, one of the rulers of the Majana region, who succeeded his father after his death. French officials gave him the title of Bach Agha, which had fewer privileges than his father.
Participation in the Revolution
El Mokrani submitted his resignation to the French authorities in March 1871 and joined the revolution against the Francen occupation. He, his brother, and his group were among those who preferred death to a humiliating life and continued resistance against the occupier until the end.
Fate of Mokrani's Brother
His brother, who was in charge of leading this revolution, was eventually arrested on 20 January 1872 by French authorities near Kasr al-Ruysal, northeast of Ouargla in the southern region. Thus, the flame of the revolution was extinguished at that time.
Outcome of the Algeria Revolution
This revolution, which lasted approximately one year, shook the foundations of Francen colonialism in Algeria. Nearly 100,000 people from Algeria were killed by the occupying armyTemplate:Citation needed, and people's lands were confiscated by the colonisers and placed at the disposal of Europeans who had migrated to Algeria. Thousands of Algerians who participated in this revolution were exiled to New Caledonia, and the El Mokrani family was also persecuted. Due to these bloody events and the law passed in 1881, the emigration of Algerians abroad, especially to Syria, increased.
Death
Mohamed El Mokrani was killed on 5 May 1871 as a result of being shot by the occupying army and was buried in Beni Abbas near the city of Bejaia. In another narrative, it is said that he was killed by his own servant while he was praying.