Mahdist Revolt 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 Nile Expedition 1884-1885: the Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson
6030875 The Nile Expedition 1884-1885: the Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885 (photogravure) by Stewart

Military actions involving British sailors during the reign of Queen Victoria: the Zulu War, the Boer War
6030866 Military actions involving British sailors during the reign of Queen Victoria: the Zulu War, the Boer War, the Mahdist Revolt in the Sudan

The great wars of Queen Victorias reign: the Anglo-Egyptian war (1882), the Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885)
6030879 The great wars of Queen Victorias reign: the Anglo-Egyptian war (1882), the Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885), and the British conquest of the Sudan (1896-1898) (photogravure) by English School

The square at Abu-Kru, Sudan, 1885 (litho)
976583 The square at Abu-Kru, Sudan, 1885 (litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The square at Abu-Kru, Sudan, 1885)

Blue Jackets to the Front (coloured engraving)
729488 Blue Jackets to the Front (coloured engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Jackets to the Front)

A La Recherche De Gordon (engraving)
2783167 A La Recherche De Gordon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A La Recherche De Gordon)

Les Pirates Du Desert (engraving)
2789149 Les Pirates Du Desert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Pirates Du Desert. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 23 May 1886)

Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors (engraving)
6000640 Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors)

Le Mahdi A El-Obeid (engraving)
2789021 Le Mahdi A El-Obeid (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Mahdi A El-Obeid. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 16 March 1884)

Last days of the hero of Khartoum (litho)
979532 Last days of the hero of Khartoum (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last days of the hero of Khartoum)

The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns... March 13, 1884, (1901)
The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns by the Bluejackets at the Battle of Tamanier, March 13, 1884, (1901)

The Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman, 1898 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. IX, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Khartoum Palace, Sudan, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Khartoum Palace, Sudan, c1890. The site of the death of General Charles George Gordon, British Governor-General of Sudan, who was killed by Mahdist warriors as they stormed the city on 26 January

The Charge Of The 21st Lancers At Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan During The Mahdist War In 1898. From Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, His Life And Work For The Empire, Published 1916

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

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"The Mahdist Revolt: A Tale of Rebellion and Resistance" The year was 1885, and the city of Khartoum stood as a symbol of British colonial power in Sudan. But on that fateful day, January 26th, General Gordon met his tragic end at the hands of the Mahdist rebels. The Death of General Gordon shook the empire to its core, marking a turning point in the history of Anglo-Sudan relations. As tensions escalated, maps became battlegrounds themselves. The Battle of Omdurman in 1898 saw fierce clashes between British forces and Khalifa's army. At 6:45 am, the first attack commenced, followed by Khalifa's assault at 9:40 am. Field Marshal Lord Kitchener chronicled these events meticulously in his work for the empire. But this revolt was not confined to one battle alone. The Battle of Atbara during the Second Sudan War showcased further resistance against British rule. Known by various names - Mahdist War or Sudanese Mahdist Revolt - it exemplified a struggle for independence against foreign domination. Through engravings and photogravures from that era, we catch glimpses into this tumultuous time. "L'Odyssee D'un Compagnon De Gordon" depicts an epic journey intertwined with General Gordon's fate while "Les Pirates Du Desert" portrays daring desert pirates challenging imperial might. Involvement extended beyond land battles; naval brigades played their part too. In "The Nile Expedition, " Lord Charles Beresford led British sailors to rescue Sir Charles Wilson amidst chaos and conflict along Egypt's lifeline. Queen Victoria's reign witnessed several great wars – from Zulu War to Boer War – but none were as defining as those involving Sudan. The Anglo-Egyptian War (1882), Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885), and subsequent conquest marked significant chapters in British military history.