Who was the self-proclaimed Mahdi that led the revolt in Sudan?
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The revolt in Sudan was led by Muhammad Ahmad, a Muslim religious leader who proclaimed himself the Mahdi, or the prophesied redeemer of Islam. He led a successful rebellion against Egyptian rule in Sudan, culminating in the siege of Khartoum.
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