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Battle of Toski

When
1889-08-03
Where
Toski
Part of
Battle of Toski: Egyptian and British troops victorious

Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated Mahdist troops on August 3, 1889, in southern Egypt, ending the Mahdist threat to Egypt.

The battle took place on August 3, 1889, in southern Egypt. Apart from officers commanding Egyptian units, the only British troops participating were a squadron of the 20th Hussars. The victory demonstrated the fighting qualities of the reformed Egyptian Army.

Sources

  1. Battle of Toski Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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