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The British were to fight a series of battles in Sudan throughout the 1880's and 1890's.
Firstly, in an attempt to rescue General Charles Gordon who was besieged by Mahdist forces in Khartoum.
And then to avenge his death.

But what was Gordon doing in Khartoum in the first place?

This is the story of Charles Gordon and how he ended up in Sudan.

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