The Mahdist Wars were a series of conflicts from 1881 to 1899 between Sudanese Mahdist forces and Egyptian, British, and other foreign troops. The wars resulted from the rise of a religious leader known as the Mahdi who sought to rid Sudan of foreign influence.
Think about a popular uprising against an oppressive regime in a dystopian movie. That's similar to what happened with the Mahdist Wars - it was an attempt by local people (led by their chosen 'Mahdi') to overthrow foreign powers controlling their land.
Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah: He was the self-proclaimed Mahdi (guided one) who led the revolt against Ottoman-Egyptian rule in Sudan during the late 19th century.
Battle of Omdurman: This was the decisive battle that ended the Mahdist War where British forces defeated Sudanese tribesmen led by Khalifa Abdullahi, successor of Muhammad Ahmad.
Fashoda Incident: This was a diplomatic standoff between Great Britain and France at Fashoda (now Kodok), Sudan towards the end of 19th century over colonial dominance in Africa.
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