During the campaign , he distinguished himself in the battle of al - Kurdi .
Until 1820 , when he was appointed second - in - command in the Sudanese campaign , Abidin was the governor of al - Minya .
During the campaign , Abidin distinguished himself in the battle of al - Kurdi .
Until 1820 , when he was appointed second - in - command in the Sudanese campaign , Abidin was the governor of al - Minya .