Muhammad Ahmad's campaign started in which part of Sudan?
Sennar
Darfur
Kordofan
Blue Nile
Answer
The Mahdist War, led by Muhammad Ahmad, originated in the Sennar region of Sudan. This uprising sought to challenge the ruling Turko-Egyptian regime and establish an Islamic state. Ahmad proclaimed himself the Mahdi, a messianic figure, and gathered a substantial following among the Sudanese population. The Mahdist forces successfully captured vast territories, including the city of Khartoum, and established a theocratic government in Sudan.
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