Although he expanbded the army there was no expansion of territory, although he had plans to do so.
On the contrary, Egypt managed toi remain independent at the period.
Yes, Muhammad Ali did everything he could to expand mainly the cotton plantation, the country reach the fifth position in cotton production at the time.
He did not invite European industries,rather he tried to develop a local industry, he shunned external competition, although he needed to import the machinery.
