Battle of El Obeid (1883)

Battle of El Obeid (Mahdist State vs Egypt) took place in 1883 during Mahdist War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1883
• Date: 3 November 1883
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Mahdist War
• Side A: Mahdist State
• Side B: Egypt
• Commanders (A): Muhammad Ahmad
• Commanders (B): Hicks Pasha
• Casualties: ~280 killed ~600 injured (Mahdist State), ~7,000 killed ~2,000 captured (Egypt)
• Outcome: Mahdist victory
• Coordinates: 13.183°, 30.217°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of El Obeid · Wikidata entry