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Funj Sultanate of Sennar
Also known as Sultanate of Sennar, Blue Sultanate
The Funj Sultanate was a Muslim state on the Blue and White Nile in what is now Sudan, centred on Sennar. It was conquered by the forces of Muhammad Ali of Egypt in 1821.
Key facts
| Dates | 1504 – 1821 CE |
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| Region | Egypt & the Nile |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Sennar |
| Founder | Amara Dunqas |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.