Historical Events tagged with "jihad"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Military & Warfare

Assassination of Fathi Shaqaqi by Mossad Agents

October 26th, 1995 29 years ago

Fathi Shaqaqi, leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was assassinated by Mossad agents in a hotel in Malta. The killing occurred as part of Israel's ongoing efforts to target militant leaders. Shaqaqi was shot multiple times in his hotel room, which drew international attention and raised questions regarding Israeli operations abroad.

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El Hadj Umar Tall captures Ségou, Bamana Empire falls

March 10th, 1861 164 years ago

El Hadj Umar Tall, a prominent military leader and Islamic reformer, led his forces to seize the city of Ségou, effectively dismantling the Bamana Empire in Mali. His conquest was driven by a desire to extend his jihadist campaign and spread Islam throughout West Africa. Ségou, which had been a vital urban center of the Bamana Empire, succumbed to Tall's forces after enduring fierce battles. The capture of this significant city marked a turning point in West African history, fundamentally altering the political landscape as Tall's influence expanded across the region.

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