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Alodia
Alodia was the southernmost of the medieval Christian Nubian kingdoms, with its capital at Soba near modern Khartoum. Arab writers described it as larger and richer than Makuria. It collapsed around 1500 and the Funj Sultanate took its place.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 550 CE – c. 1500 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Soba |
| Religion(s) | Coptic Orthodox Christianity |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.