Anglo-Egyptian Sudan is formed (1898–1899)

In 1899, the United Kingdom forced Khedive Abbas II to transform Sudan into a condominium shared with Egypt. Although legally administered jointly, effective control rested with Britain through the Governor-General in Khartoum, where the government was seated from 1898 until 1956.

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Background and detail

Background. Following the Mahdist War, British and Egyptian forces defeated the rebels and restored the Khedive's nominal authority in Sudan. In 1899, the United Kingdom forced Abbas II to transform Sudan from an integral part of Egypt into a condominium. This arrangement established shared sovereignty between Egypt and the United Kingdom.

Administrative Structure. Legally, sovereignty and administration were shared between Egypt and the United Kingdom. However, the structure ensured effective British control, with Egypt having limited local power. Sudan was administered by a governor-general appointed by Egypt with British consent, but in practice, it was governed as a British imperial possession.

Seat of Government. Khartoum was established as the capital of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan following the reconquest in 1898. It served as the seat of the government until 1956. The Governor-General's Palace in Khartoum was rebuilt under Reginald Wingate, who served as Governor-General from 1899 to 1916.

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