Sirdar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Egyptian Army
Longest serving Sir Reginald Wingate 1899 – 1916
Residence	Sirdaria
Formation	21 December 1882
First holder	Sir Evelyn Wood
Final holder	Sir Charlton Spinks
Abolished	12 January 1937

The title of Sirdar (Arabic: سردار) was a special rank. It was given to the British officer who was the main leader, or Commander-in-Chief, of the Egyptian Army. This happened when Britain had control over Egypt in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The Sirdar lived in a large house called the Sirdaria. This property was in an area of Egypt called Zamalek. It was also where the British military gathered important information about Egypt. The role of Sirdar was eventually replaced in 1937 by a new position called the Chief of the General Staff.

Who Held the Sirdar Title?

Here is a list of the important people who served as Sirdar. They were in charge of the Egyptian Army during the time Britain had influence in Egypt.

No.	Portrait	Sirdar	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Ref
1		Wood, EvelynSir Evelyn Wood (1838–1919)	21 December 1882	31 March 1885	2 years	–
2		Grenfell, FrancisLord Grenfell (1841–1925)	19 April 1886	12 April 1892	6 years	–
3		Kitchener, HerbertLord Kitchener (1850–1916)	13 April 1892	1899	7 years	–
4		Wingate, ReginaldSir Reginald Wingate (1861–1953)	1899	1916	16–17 years	–
5		Stack, LeeSir Lee Stack (1868–1924)	1916	20 November 1924 †	7–8 years	–
6		Spinks, CharltonSir Charlton Spinks (1877–1959)	November 1924	12 January 1937	12 years, 2 months	–