In the 1880s, Mahdiyyah founder, "the Mahdi," conquered most of Sudan. His established Islamic state ________________.

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The establishment of an Islamic state under the leadership of "the Mahdi" gave hope to many Muslims that Islamic revival could be a powerful force against European imperialism. However, the Mahdiyyah state did not grow to include all of North Africa and was not long-lasting as it was eventually defeated by British forces.

In the 1880s, Mahdiyyah Founder, "The Mahdi," Conquered Most of Sudan