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| Sultanate of Darfur | |
|---|---|
| 1603–1916 | |
| Common languages | Arabic Fur |
| Religion | Islam |
| Government | Monarchy |
The Sultanate of Darfur was a state in what is now Sudan. It was founded by the Dadio Arab tribe that conquered the native population and fought against the pagan Tunjur Arab tribe in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Fur people emerged as the main nationality of Darfur and spoke a Sudanic language with major Arabic influence. The family structure of Darfur retained some elements of primitive communism and matriarchy despite the rule of a patriarchal sultan.[1]
References
- ↑ Sík Endre (1970). The History of Black Africa, vol. 1: 'The Peoples of Black Africa before the End of the 15th Century; The Sudanese Peoples'. [PDF]