Mahdist Collection

Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6. 45 A. m
Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6.45 A.m. And The Khalifas Attack At 9.40 A.m

Map Showing The Battle Of Atbara During The Second Sudan War Also Called The Mahdist War, The Mahdist Revolt, Anglo-Sudan War Or The Sudanese Mahdist Revolt, 1898

The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese
3083260 The battle of Toski (Tushkah), Egypt, August 3rd, 1889 between Anglo-Egyptian forces and Mahdist Sudanese.; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Creator: Harold Robert Millar
The Death of the Khalifa, 1899, (c1900). Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, styled Khalifat al-Mahdi (usually rendered as Khalifa')

The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Episode during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan

The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Emir Mahmud Under Guard, 1898, (c1900). African leader captured after the Battle of Atbara, during the Second Sudan War

Mahdist War, Map of the rebellion in Sudan, 1884
Vintage engraving of Mahdist War, Map of the rebellion in Sudan, 1884

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 1898
3782883 The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 1898; (add.info.: The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 1898. During the Mahdist War. Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX)

Map of Khartoum and vicinity at the time of siege of Khartoum 1884
Vintage illustration of Map of Khartoum and vicinity at the time of siege of Khartoum 1884

The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Battle of El Teb, February 29, 1884, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Battle of El Teb, February 29, 1884, (1901). The Second Battle of El Teb during the British Sudan Campaign was fought between a force of Sudanese under Osman Digna

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Death of Cameron - Soldiers by camel. Other camels sitting on sand. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Plan of the Battle of Tamai, Sudan, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Plan of the Battle of Tamai, Sudan, 19th Century. The Battle of Tamai (or Tamanieh) took place on 13 March 1884 between a British force under Sir Gerald Graham

The Siege of Suakin (north eastern Sudan) Fort Gemaizeh in Action; from sketches by the late Mr. Richard Wake, shot while sketching at the fort December 6. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic

Leaders of Soudan Campaign 1884-5 (chromolitho)
3697394 Leaders of Soudan Campaign 1884-5 (chromolitho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Sir Charles Wilson (1836-1905), British Army officer

Heroes of the Soudan 1885 (chromolitho)
3697393 Heroes of the Soudan 1885 (chromolitho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842- 85) British Army intelligence officer

Lord Kitcheners Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98 - Mahmoud
STC361087 Lord Kitcheners Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98 - Mahmoud, the Khalifas Chief Lieutenant, taken Captive after the Battle of Atbara, from The Illustrated London News

La Priere Musulmane (engraving)
2789186 La Priere Musulmane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Priere Musulmane. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 April 1894)

The War in the Soudan, 1897 (colour lithograph)
5962930 The War in the Soudan, 1897 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American theatrical poster published by Strobridge & Co)

Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, successor to the Mahdi, Islamic ruler of Sudan, 1896 (engraving)
6000505 Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, successor to the Mahdi, Islamic ruler of Sudan, 1896 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdallahi ibn Muhammad (c1846-1899)

Plan of the Battle of Hasheen March 20th 1885, Mahdist War
Vintage illustration of Plan of the Battle of Hasheen March 20th 1885, Mahdist War

Plan of the Battle of Kirbekan February 10, 1885, Mahdist War
Vintage illustration of Plan of the Battle of Kirbekan February 10, 1885, Mahdist War. The Battle of Kirbekan was a battle in the Mahdist War

Plan of the Battle of Abu Kru, 1885, British Sudan campaign
Vintage illustration of Plan of the Battle of Abu Kru, 1885. The Battle of Abu Kru (also known as the Battle of Gubat) was part of the British Sudan campaign

Plan of the Battle of Abu Klea, Mahdist war, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Plan of the Battle of Abu Klea, Mahdist war, 19th Century. The Battle of Abu Klea, or the Battle of Abu Tulayh took place between the dates of 16 and 18 January 1885

Map of the environs of Suakin, Sudan, Mahdist War, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Map of the environs of Suakin, Sudan, 19th Century

Plan of the theatre of war, Second sudan campaign, Mahdist War 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Plan of the theatre of war, Second sudan campaign, Mahdist War 19th Century

Map of the area arounf the Battle of Abu Klea, 1885
Vintage illustration of Map of the area arounf the Battle of Abu Klea, 1885. The Battle of Abu Klea, or the Battle of Abu Tulayh took place between the dates of 16 and 18 January 1885, at Abu Klea

The Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98: the Battle of Omdurman, September 2, 1898, (1901)
The Conquest of the Soudan, 1896-98: The Charge of the 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, September 2, 1898, (1901). British soldier Major-General Kitchener regained the Sudan for Egypt by his

Sudan - A group of Hadendoa Warriors. The Hadendoa is the name of a nomadic subdivision of the Beja people, known for their support of the Mahdiyyah rebellion during the 1880s to 1890s

Lord Kitchener Entering Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, After The Battle, 1898. After A Painting By Charles M. Sheldon. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, 1850

English Cavalry Watering Their Horses During The Mahdist War, Sudan In The 1880S. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Charge Of The 21St Lancers At Omdurman After Drawing By R. Caton Woodville In Illustrated London News September 24 1898 From A Roving Commission By Winston S. Churchill Published By Scribners 1930

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Women weeping in Suakim - Grieving women in village. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Parley on the road - Confrontation of two sides. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Khartoum - Scrub, river with boats, small buildings opposite. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - The Mahdi - Portrait of Arab leader. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Australian Infantry - Soldiers marching away from harbour. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Tamasi burning - Destruction of village - soldiers watching from hillside. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Reception - Hillside fort, crowds watching ceremony. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Stampede to the boats - Crowds of soldiers on beach. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Hicks Pasha and Staff - Several soldiers on horseback - many locals watching. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Luxor - Harbour, sandy shore, fishing boats. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Aswan - Seashore, small boats, hills in background. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Lt Langs daring exploit - Soldier (without uniform) sword in hand. Surrounded by enemy. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Rescue of Sir Charles - Soldiers on ship steaming towards island. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Native Portraits - Portraits of 5 natives. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Soudan Expedition - Land-to-land fighting on field. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - P. O. Volunteers Parade
Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - P.O. Volunteers Parade - Soldiers parading through town. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

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The Mahdist movement, also known as the Sudanese Mahdist Revolt or the Mahdist War, was a significant conflict that took place in Sudan during the late 19th century. This uprising against British colonial rule was led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who proclaimed himself as the Mahdi (the guided one) and aimed to establish an Islamic state. Maps from this era provide valuable insights into key battles of the time. The Battle of Omdurman in 1898 is depicted on one such map, illustrating both the initial attack at dawn and later assault by Khalifa forces. Field Marshal Lord Kitchener's work for the Empire is highlighted through these maps published in 1916. Another map showcases the Battle of Atbara during the Second Sudan War, which was part of the broader Mahdist conflict. Known for its various names like Anglo-Sudan War or Sudanese Mahdist Revolt, this war shaped Sudan's history significantly. The Hadendoa Warriors are featured multiple times within these hints - a group known for their fierce resistance against foreign powers during this period. Their presence serves as a reminder of local resistance against colonial forces throughout this turbulent time. One particular image captures women weeping in Suakim during this war-torn era – reflecting not only their personal grief but also symbolizing how conflicts impact civilian populations deeply. Tragically, General Charles George Gordon met his demise at Khartoum when he was murdered by Mahdists in 1885. A lithograph depicting this event highlights both its historical significance and brutal nature. These glimpses into maps and images from that time shed light on a tumultuous chapter in Sudan's history – showcasing battles fought, lives lost, and struggles endured during the infamous Mahdist movement.