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COMMANDER // 1846–1899

Abdallahi ibn Muhammad

soldierOttoman Empire2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1846 – 1899

18501860187018801890Mahdist War · 1881-1899Battle of Omdurman — September 2, 1898 · Mahdist State · Mahdist WarBattle of Umm Diwaykarat — November 25, 1899 · Mahdist State · Mahdist War

Active service 1898–1899 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 52.

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Abdullah ibn-Mohammed al-Khalifa or Abdullah al-Taashi or Abdallah al-Khalifa, also known as "The Khalifa" was a Sudanese Ansar ruler who was one of the principal followers of Muhammad Ahmad. Ahmad claimed to be the Mahdi, building up a large following. After Ahmad's death, Abdullah ibn-Mohammed took over the movement, adopting the title of Khalifah al-Mahdi. He attempted to create a kingdom, which led to widespread discontent and his eventual defeat and death at the hands of the British and Egyptians.

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Battles (2)

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