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title: Mahdist Cavalry Charge, Omdurman
author: Robert Talbot Kelly
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21752/mahdist-cavalry-charge-omdurman/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-04-20
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# Mahdist Cavalry Charge, Omdurman
_Authored by Robert Talbot Kelly_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21752.png)
## Image Caption
An illustration by Robert Talbot Kelly showing a Mahdist camel cavalry charge against the Anglo-[Egyptian](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Egyptian/)-Sudanese lines at the [Battle of Omdurman](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2916/battle-of-omdurman/) on 2 September 1898 during the [Mahdist War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mahdist_War/) (1881-99).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Kelly, R. T. (2026, April 20). Mahdist Cavalry Charge, Omdurman. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Kelly, Robert Talbot. "Mahdist Cavalry Charge, Omdurman." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 20, 2026. .
### MLA
Kelly, Robert Talbot. "Mahdist Cavalry Charge, Omdurman." *World History Encyclopedia*, 20 Apr 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Omdurman-1.JPG)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Omdurman-1.JPG) by [**Robert Talbot Kelly**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Omdurman-1.JPG). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 20 April 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.