  In 1883 the Mahdist Sudanese  decided to invade Taqali.
<meaning-changed>   In 1883 the Mahdist Sudanese  decided to invade Taqali.
 Egypt and other outside powers attempted to influence the leadership of Taqali, which was plagued by succession conflicts from 1840 to 1880. In 1883 the Mahdist Sudanese decided to invade Taqali.