Concept: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir was a military clash between the British army and the Egyptian nationalist followers of Ahmed Urabi.
Explanation:Ahmed Urabi led a nationalist movement known as the Urabists.
The Urabists seized power in Egypt to end foreign domination of the country.
They forced Khedive Tawfiq to accept their demands, which alarmed British officials.
The British feared losing control of the Suez Canal, so they sent troops to Egypt.
The British army launched an attack and decisively defeated the Urabists at Tel el-Kebir in September 1882.
The British victory crushed the nationalist uprising and led to the British occupation of Egypt.
Answer: The battle was fought between the British and the Urabists. Therefore, the correct option is A.