The Mahdi of Allah

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Focusing on Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi of Sudan, the narrative explores his rise as a fundamentalist Islamic leader who sought to restore faith. His forces achieved significant victories against Egyptian and British troops, culminating in the capture of Khartoum after a protracted siege, where he infamously executed General Gordon. The book provides a detailed account of Ahmad's military campaigns and the socio-political context of his time, with an introduction by Sir Winston Churchill.