The Mahdi takes Omdurman

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In Sudan, Muhammed Ahmed, who has proclaimed himself the Mahdi (redeemer) of Islam, establishes his headquarters at the city of Omdurman, on the western bank of the River Nile.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Mahdi takes Omdurman". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18894, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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