What was the Mahdi Army named after?
A historical king
A sacred temple
Another militia
The expected redeemer in Islam
Answer
Named after the expected redeemer in Islam, the Mahdi Army was a militant group that sought to overthrow British colonial rule in Sudan in the late 19th century. Led by Muhammad Ahmad ibn Abd Allah, who proclaimed himself the Mahdi (guided one), the group believed that he was the messiah who would bring justice and restore Islamic rule.
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