Modern era · 1884 – 1885
Siege of Khartoum
The siege of Khartoum (also known as the battle of Khartoum or fall of Khartoum) took place from 13 March 1884 to 26 January 1885. Sudanese Mahdist forces captured the city of Khartoum, Sudan, from its Egyptian garrison, thereby gaining control over the whole of Turco-Egyptian Sudan.
- When
- 13 Mar 1884 – 26 Jan 1885
- Where
- Khartoum
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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