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Battle of Omdurman - capture of the Khalifas standard
Sudan War - Battle of Omdurman : the defence and capture of the Khalifas standard Date: 1898
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1898 Capture Defence Khalifa Omdurman Standard Sudan Sudanese Wars Khalifas
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The Battle of Omdurman: A Historic Moment in the Defence and Capture of the Khalifa's Standard (September 1898, Sudan) This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Omdurman, which took place on September 2, 1898, in what is now Sudan. The battle marked the final major action of the Mahdist War, a protracted conflict between the forces of the Sudanese Mahdist State, led by the Khalifa Abdallahi ibn Muhammad, and the Anglo-Egyptian army under the command of General Horatio Herbert Kitchener. In this image, we see a group of British soldiers, their faces set with determination and resolve, as they proudly display the Khalifa's standard, a symbol of the Mahdist resistance, which they had successfully captured during the battle. The standard, adorned with Islamic inscriptions and the emblem of the crescent moon and star, was an important symbol of the Mahdist movement and a potent reminder of the resistance put up by the Sudanese forces. The Battle of Omdurman was a decisive victory for the Anglo-Egyptian forces, with the Khalifa himself being killed in the fighting. The capture of the Khalifa's standard marked the end of the Mahdist resistance and the beginning of British rule in Sudan. The event is considered a significant turning point in the history of Africa and the Sudanese people, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in this historic battle.
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