The Sirdar and the Khalifa

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The narrative centers on the dramatic events surrounding the death of General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon during the siege of Khartoum by the Mahdi's forces. While this moment is widely recognized, the book shifts focus to the successful British campaign led by General Kitchener against the Mahdi's successor, the Khalifa, a decade later. This lesser-known chapter of the late Victorian period highlights the complexities of British military efforts in Sudan and the strategic maneuvers that ultimately led to victory.