What the records say
- When
- 28 Nov 1888
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 3.57° N, 31.93° E
- Description
- 1888 battle
Battle of Dufile
The Battle of Dufile was fought at the fort of Dufile, Uganda on 28 November 1888 between Mahdist forces and a garrison loyal to the Khedive of Egypt. This followed a three-day siege in which the fort was penetrated and members of steamer crews were killed in the harbour. The 1,200 garrison troops were led by Selim Bey while 1,400 Mahdists were led by Umar Sālih.
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