This marks the start of the 1881-1899 Mahdist War, a Sudanese rebellion against Egyptian control that ended with Sudan effectively a British colony.
Today in North African history: Muhammad Ahmad declares himself the Mahdi (1881)
Today in North African history: Muhammad…
Today in North African history: Muhammad Ahmad declares himself the Mahdi (1881)
This marks the start of the 1881-1899 Mahdist War, a Sudanese rebellion against Egyptian control that ended with Sudan effectively a British colony.