Episode 2 of 4

Crossing the Bayuda Desert

When: 21-28 February 1821
Where: Bayuda Desert
Part of: Egyptian conquest of Sudan: Badi VII surrenders, ending the Funj Sultanate

Ismail Pasha led his forces across the Bayuda Desert to reach the Nile, facilitating the advance toward Sennar.

Ismail Pasha marched his bulk forces across the Bayuda Desert starting 21 February 1821. He reached the Nile at al-Buqayr, south of ad-Damir, seven days later, enabling further military operations against local rulers.

Sources

Turco-Egyptian conquest of Sudan (1820–1824) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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