Episode 3 of 4
Siege Commencement
- When
- March-April 1884
- Where
- Khartoum
- Part of
- Siege of Khartoum begins
The siege began on 13 March 1884, initially functioning as a blockade rather than a full military siege due to Mahdist strength limitations.
The siege started on 13 March 1884. Initially, it was a blockade because the Mahdi's forces lacked the strength for a proper siege. Telegraph lines were not cut until April 1884, and Khartoum remained connected to the outside world for a considerable time.
Sources
- Siege of Khartoum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Charles George Gordon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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