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The Battle of Aba, which took place on August 12, 1881, was the opening battle of the Mahdist War. The incident saw Mahdist rebels, led by Muhammad Ahmad, who had proclaimed himself the Mahdi, rout Egyptian troops who had landed on Aba Island.

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  • The Battle of Aba, which took place on August 12, 1881, was the opening battle of the Mahdist War. The incident saw Mahdist rebels, led by Muhammad Ahmad, who had proclaimed himself the Mahdi, rout Egyptian troops who had landed on Aba Island.
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  • Battle of Aba
causalties
  • 12 killed and at least one wounded (Muhammad Ahmad)
combatant
  • Egypt
  • Mahdist followers ofMuhammad Ahmad (the Mahdi)
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date
is part of military conflict
place of military conflict
result
  • Mahdist victory
strength
  • 200 soldiers and onemountain-gun
  • 311 ill-armed
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