Mahdist Revolt Collection
"The Mahdist Revolt: A Tale of Rebellion and Resistance" The year was 1885, and the city of Khartoum stood as a symbol of British colonial power in Sudan
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"The Mahdist Revolt: A Tale of Rebellion and Resistance" The year was 1885, and the city of Khartoum stood as a symbol of British colonial power in Sudan. But on that fateful day, January 26th, General Gordon met his tragic end at the hands of the Mahdist rebels. The Death of General Gordon shook the empire to its core, marking a turning point in the history of Anglo-Sudan relations. As tensions escalated, maps became battlegrounds themselves. The Battle of Omdurman in 1898 saw fierce clashes between British forces and Khalifa's army. At 6:45 am, the first attack commenced, followed by Khalifa's assault at 9:40 am. Field Marshal Lord Kitchener chronicled these events meticulously in his work for the empire. But this revolt was not confined to one battle alone. The Battle of Atbara during the Second Sudan War showcased further resistance against British rule. Known by various names - Mahdist War or Sudanese Mahdist Revolt - it exemplified a struggle for independence against foreign domination. Through engravings and photogravures from that era, we catch glimpses into this tumultuous time. "L'Odyssee D'un Compagnon De Gordon" depicts an epic journey intertwined with General Gordon's fate while "Les Pirates Du Desert" portrays daring desert pirates challenging imperial might. Involvement extended beyond land battles; naval brigades played their part too. In "The Nile Expedition, " Lord Charles Beresford led British sailors to rescue Sir Charles Wilson amidst chaos and conflict along Egypt's lifeline. Queen Victoria's reign witnessed several great wars – from Zulu War to Boer War – but none were as defining as those involving Sudan. The Anglo-Egyptian War (1882), Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885), and subsequent conquest marked significant chapters in British military history.