Battle of Shaykan 1883
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 November 1883 – 5 November 1883 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1883 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Sudan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mahdist War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 13.1833, 30.2167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shaykan was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Hicks Pasha and the forces of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, in the woods of Shaykan near Kashgil near the town of El Obeid during 3–5 November 1883.
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