Mahdist War
war · 1881–1899 · Sudan
A major reformist-jihād state; reconquered by Anglo-Egyptian forces.
At a glance
| Type | war |
|---|---|
| Date | 1881–1899 · lasted 18 years |
| Location | Sudan |
| Outcome | The Mahdist State first expelled the Anglo-Egyptians, then was crushed at Omdurman (1898). |