Mahdist War (1881-1899). Insurrection of Sudan. It faced the followers of Sudanese religious leader Muhammad Ahmad bin Abdullah bin Fahal, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, against Egyptian Khedivate troops, who were later joined by British forces. Exterior of the Dongola Mudir's house, where General Wolseley received hospitality on his journey of exploration and was honoured by the Arab warlord. The Egyptian Government empowered Wolseley to appoint the Mudir of Dongola as temporary governor of the new province of Sudan, as a reward for his allegiance. Drawing by Juan Comba. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration (La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana), 1884.
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Mahdist War (1881-1899). Insurrection of Sudan. It faced the followers of Sudanese religious leader Muhammad Ahmad bin Abdullah bin Fahal, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, against Egyptian Khedivate troops, who were later joined by British forces. Exterior of the Dongola Mudir's house, where General Wolseley received hospitality on his journey of exploration and was honoured by the Arab warlord. The Egyptian Government empowered Wolseley to appoint the Mudir of Dongola as temporary governor of the new province of Sudan, as a reward for his allegiance. Drawing by Juan Comba. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration (La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana), 1884.

Date

1884

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

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UMG25A35_266

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Droits gérés

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Mots clés

Sudan Dongola Africa history engraving Tomas Capuz Juan Comba war Mahdist War Anglo-Sudanese war revolt uprising rebellion troops soldiers warrior army Anglo-Egyptian Sudan Khedivate British Empire Sudanese holy war camels 19th century Islam Islamic religion religious chieftain Muslims religious war fountain warlord Arab governor

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