Faki Ali

ModernGeneralSudan1830 — 1890

Mahdist general in Darfur region.

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Quick Facts

Born

1830

Died

1890

Country

Sudan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score41.8

Faki Ali — Complete Timeline

1883 AD

Battle of El ObeidWar◆ Major

Faki Ali commanded Mahdist forces at the Battle of El Obeid in Kordofan. The Mahdist army defeated an Egyptian force under William Hicks, leading to the destruction of the Hicks expedition and solidifying Mahdist control over the region.

Mahdist WarBattleSudan

Impact: regional

1884 AD

Siege of KhartoumWar◆ Major

Faki Ali participated in the Mahdist siege of Khartoum. The siege lasted from March 1884 to January 1885, ending with the capture of the city and the death of General Charles Gordon, marking a major victory for the Mahdist state.

Mahdist WarSiegeKhartoum

Impact: regional

1889 AD

Battle of GallabatWar◆ Major

Faki Ali commanded Mahdist forces at the Battle of Gallabat against Ethiopian Emperor Yohannes IV. The battle resulted in the death of Yohannes IV but also heavy Mahdist losses, temporarily halting Mahdist expansion into Ethiopia.

Mahdist WarBattleEthiopia

Impact: regional