Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Birthplace of the Mahdi
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Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Birthplace of the Mahdi
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
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Birthplace Campaign Mahdi Mahdist Shaped Sudan
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This lantern slide depicts the birthplace of the Mahdi, the spiritual and political leader of the Mahdist War in Sudan during the late 19th century. The image, taken between 1881 and 1889, captures a scenic view of the area, with a harbor and beach in the foreground, dotted with boats, and a serene expanse of water reflecting the clear blue sky. In the background, square-shaped white buildings and trees add to the picturesque tableau. The Mahdist War, also known as the Sudanese Muslim Revolt, was a significant military conflict that lasted from 1881 to 1898. It began when the Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad, declared a holy war against the Egyptian and Turkish Ottoman rule of Sudan. The war gained international attention due to its religious and political significance, as well as its impact on the European powers' interests in Africa. The birthplace of the Mahdi, located along the White Nile River, was a crucial site during the early stages of the war. It served as a strategic stronghold for the Mahdist forces, who successfully repelled several attacks by the Egyptian and Turkish forces. The area's natural beauty, as depicted in this lantern slide, contrasted starkly with the intense military campaigns that unfolded in the region during this period. This intriguing image is part of the Boswell Collection, which documents the Sudan War through a series of lantern slides. The collection offers a unique perspective on this significant historical event, providing a visual record of the people, places, and events that shaped the Mahdist War and the broader history of Sudan.
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