Mohamed was the Khodjet al Khil or minister of the cavalry of the state of Algiers, but when Ibrahim died, he was elected as his successor.

[3][4] The Dey also managed to keep good relations with the Dutch, Swedish and Danish kingdoms, who in the recent years offered considerable donations for the regency.

At his arrival in Algiers, he was dragged to the Jenina Palace by the parents and friends of the victims, the Dey didn't even listened to the defense of Prépaud and sentenced him to be beaten, the punishment was so severe the poor man died the next day in his cell, the rest of his crew was sent to the Bagne.

[7] The emotion was present in Algiers, and after the consul left, the Algerians knew that France would not hesitate to use fire for vengeance.

Unfortunately for him, he would be facing the Khodjet al Khil along with the guards of the Jenina, the Noubadjis, he would try to run but would sit back on the throne when he found out the doors were locked, accepting his fate.