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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Adowa
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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Adowa
Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Adowa - View over green area to river and rocky hills in background. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Area Campaign Hills Mahdist Rocky Sudan Adowa
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This lantern slide depicts a breathtaking view over a lush green area, dotted with acacia trees, leading to a serene river in the foreground. In the background, rocky hills rise majestically, their rugged peaks reaching for the clear blue sky. This scene is believed to be from the Battle of Adowa, a pivotal moment during the Mahdist War in Sudan, which took place between 1881 and 1889. The Mahdist War was a significant military campaign waged by the Mahdist State against the forces of the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, and European powers, including Britain, in an attempt to reclaim Sudan from colonial rule. The Battle of Adowa, fought on March 1, 1887, is considered a major victory for the Mahdist forces, led by the charismatic religious and military leader, Muhammad Ahmad, also known as the Mahdi. The defeat of the combined Egyptian and Ethiopian forces at Adowa marked the end of the Egyptian occupation of Ethiopia and solidified the Mahdist State's control over Sudan. This lantern slide, with its stunning representation of the natural beauty of the region, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the fate of Sudan hung in the balance. The Box 244 Boswell Collection, from which this lantern slide originates, is a valuable historical resource, providing visual documentation of the Mahdist War and its impact on the people and landscapes of Sudan. This image is a testament to the power of photography to preserve history and transport us to distant places and times.
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