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The History of Sudan: Kingdoms, Conflict, and Modern Borders — Fexingo History

The History of Sudan: Kingdoms, Conflict, and Modern Borders — Fexingo History

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 From the Kingdom of Kush and the pyramids of Meroe to the mahdiya, Anglo-Egyptian condominium, and the birth of two Sudans, this show traces the full arc of Sudanese history. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise and fall of Nubian pharaohs, the spread of Christianity and Islam along the Nile, the brutal legacy of the slave trade, and the colonial border-making that set the stage for Africa’s longest civil war. Along the way, they explore the legendary Candaces of Meroe, the Funj sultanate of Sennar, the Turkiyya under Muhammad Ali, the Mahdist state of the 1880s, the 1898 Battle of Omdurman, and the complex politics of independence in 1956. The show delves into the cultural richness of Sudan—its diverse ethnicities, languages, Sufi traditions, and the Nile as both lifeline and contested resource. It also confronts the tragedies of the Second Sudanese Civil War, the secession of South Sudan in 2011, and the ongoing struggle for democracy and peace in the post-Bashir era. Why does Sudan’s history matter today? Because its fault lines—religious, ethnic, economic, and geopolitical—continue to shape the Horn of Africa and the entire Arab world. This is a story of resilience, empire, and the long shadow of the past.

#KingdomOfKush #Meroe #Nubia #Candaces #FunjSultanate #MahdistState #BattleOfOmdurman #AngloEgyptianSudan #SudanIndependence #SecondSudaneseCivilWar #SouthSudanSecession #OmarAlBashir #NileValley #SufismInSudan #SudaneseHistory #AfricanHistory #History #FexingoHistory

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  • Nubia's Lost Christian Kingdom: The Rise and Fall of Makuria — Fexingo History

    Nubia's Lost Christian Kingdom: The Rise and Fall of Makuria — Fexingo History
    Apr 26 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Kingdom of Makuria, medieval Nubia's most powerful Christian state. They delve into how Makuria emerged after the fall of Kush, its conversion to Orthodox Christianity in the 6th century, and its flourishing capital at Old Dongola. Lucas sheds light on the Baqt treaty—a remarkable 600-year peace with Muslim Egypt—and how Makurian kings like Merkurios navigated diplomacy with the Fatimids and later repelled Mamluk invasions. The episode also examines Makuria's cultural achievements, including the vibrant wall paintings at Faras Cathedral, the use of Old Nubian language and Greek liturgy, and the kingdom's gradual decline due to tribal pressures and shifting trade routes. A pivotal figure is King Merkurios, called 'the New Constantine' for his role in unifying the Nubian church. The conversation covers the Battle of Dongola (1272) where the Nubians defeated the Mamluks, and the later destruction of Dongola by the Mamluks in 1317, leading to fragmentation. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of a forgotten African kingdom that maintained its Christian identity for centuries.

    #Makuria #Nubia #OldDongola #ChristianNubia #BaqtTreaty #Merkurios #FarasCathedral #OldNubian #BattleOfDongola #Mamluks #Fatimids #MedievalAfrica #ChristianityInAfrica #NileValley #Byzantine #KingQalidurut #NubianLanguage #FexingoHistory #KingdomOfKush #Meroe

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    7 min
  • The Baqt Treaty: Christian Nubia's 600-Year Peace with Muslim Egypt — Fexingo History

    The Baqt Treaty: Christian Nubia's 600-Year Peace with Muslim Egypt — Fexingo History
    Apr 26 2026
    Episode 8 of The History of Sudan delves into one of the most remarkable diplomatic achievements of the medieval world: the Baqt Treaty. Signed in 652 CE between the Christian kingdom of Makuria and the Muslim caliphate in Egypt, this agreement maintained peace for over six centuries. Lucas and Luna explore the treaty's origins after the Arab siege of Dongola, its terms—including an annual exchange of slaves and grain—and how it shaped relations between Nubia and the Islamic world. They discuss the role of King Qalidurut, the Baqt's religious and economic dimensions, and its eventual breakdown under pressure from the Mamluks. This episode illuminates a forgotten example of long-term coexistence, offering fresh perspective on cross-cultural diplomacy in the Middle Ages.

    #BaqtTreaty #Makuria #ChristianNubia #MedievalSudan #KingQalidurut #Dongola #ArabConquest #Mamluks #SlaveTrade #NubianHistory #SudaneseHistory #Diplomacy #7thCentury #PeaceTreaty #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #NorthAfrica #KingdomOfKush #Meroe

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    4 min
  • The Baqt Treaty: Christian Nubia and Muslim Egypt's 600-Year Peace — Fexingo History

    The Baqt Treaty: Christian Nubia and Muslim Egypt's 600-Year Peace — Fexingo History
    Apr 25 2026
    In the 7th century, as the Islamic Caliphate swept across North Africa and into Egypt, the Christian kingdoms of Makuria and Alodia in Nubia stood firm. Rather than war, they negotiated a unique treaty known as the Baqt—an annual exchange of slaves and grain that maintained peace for over 600 years. Lucas and Luna explore how this agreement worked, why it lasted so long, and what it reveals about medieval diplomacy. They discuss the siege of Dongola in 652 CE, the role of Nubian archers, and how the Baqt evolved over centuries, eventually shaping relations between Nubia, the Fatimids, and the Mamluks. The episode also touches on the decline of the Baqt in the 13th century as Mamluk power grew and Nubia's Christian kingdoms fragmented, leading to the eventual Islamization of the region. Packed with specific names, dates, and terms like Abdallah ibn Sa'd, King Qalidurut, and the Mamluks, this episode sheds light on a forgotten chapter of African and Islamic history.

    #BaqtTreaty #Makuria #NubianChristianity #IslamicCaliphate #Dongola #KingQalidurut #AbdallahibnSad #NubianArchers #Fatimids #Mamluks #MedievalDiplomacy #SlaveTrade #NileValley #ChristianNubia #SudanHistory #7thCentury #FexingoHistory #History #KingdomOfKush #Meroe

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    4 min
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