Mahdist Collection (page 2)

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

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Treachery of Black Pasha - Attacking horsemen - inset of British Officer with field glasses. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Black troops leaving Massowah - Troops preparing to embark. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinikitat - Rough sea, small boats in bay, sailing ships out to sea, people and camel on shore. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Birthplace of the Mahdi - Showing harbour, beach, boats, trees, and square shaped white buildings. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - View of Massowah - Men on causeway - some diving into water; some carrying loads etc. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Gordons Warfare - Soldiers and horses walking along by river - British ship on water. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Adowa - View over green area to river and rocky hills in background. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - View from Marensi Pass - Donkeys being led along stony path - cactus plants either side, hills in background. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Massowah - Natives on quayside - some diving into sea. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Blue Jackets at Suakim - Blue jackets walking through arched doorway. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Trinkitat - Signalling - Signaller with flags, seaman with telescope, crows nest on ship. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - First coloumn at Gakdul Wells - Men and camels at lake among cliffs. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War. Date: 1881 - 1889

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory, January 17, 1885

Khalifa House at Omdurman, Sudan, Africa -the home of the successor to the Mahdi in Sudan, Khalifa Abdullahi ibn Muaaammad, who made Omdurman his capital. Date: 1905

The War in the Soudan, poster for a Barnum and Bailey circus production The Mahdi, or, For the Victoria Cross, 1897, showing British and Mahdist troops fighting

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory, January 17, 1885

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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.