Ras Alula
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Ras Alula Engida was an Ethiopian general and politician who successfully led battles against Ottoman Egypt, the Mahdists and Italy. He was one of the most important leaders of the Abyssinian forces d
Alula Engida
The house of Ras Alula at Asmara, in present-day Eritrea
Battle of Dogali in 1887
Mahdist War
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The Mahdist War was fought between the Mahdist Sudanese, led by Muhammad Ahmad bin Abdullah, who had proclaimed himself the "Mahdi" of Islam, and the forces of the Khedivate of Egypt, initially, and l
Ras Alula
…Tembien, Ethiopian Empire Allegiance Yohannes IV Menelik II Service years 19th century Conflicts Egyptian–Ethiopian War Battle of Gundet Battle of Gura Mahdist War Battle of Kufit Battle of Gallabat Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889 Siege of Saati Battle of Dogali First Italo-Ethiopian War Battle of Amba Alagi…
Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi
This banner is a declaration of faith and allegiance into Allah, and was carried into battle by the Sudanese Mahdist Army. The color of the banner identifies the fighting unit. From Omdurman, 1898. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, UK. Given by Miss Victoria MacBean, 1929.
Charles Gordon as Governor of the Sudan
The Battle of Abu Klea, which took place during the desert expedition to bring relief to Gordon, besieged in Khartoum, 1885