Of these tribes some settled in towns, while others retained their nomad habits, such as the (1) Khamir, (2) Rebia, (3) Kakhtan, (4) Kenana, (5) Kawahla, (6) Geheina, (7) Beni Shaker, (8) Beni Ziban, (9) Beni Abbas. From this last have descended the Kababish, Ferara, Beni Selim, and Ahamda. The latter two tribes are Baggara, or owners of cattle and horses. (Vide [p. 179] and [Appendix F.])
Some of these tribes are now to be found along the banks of the White and Blue Niles.
A.D. 1523.In 1523 Amara Dunkas was succeeded by his son Abdul Kader.
A.D. 1539.In 1539 Abdul Kader was succeeded by his son Nule.
A.D. 1545.In 1545 Nule was succeeded by his son Amara.
Amara was surnamed Abu Sakakin; during his reign Sheikh Abdalla Gemáa died, leaving the Province of Keri to his son.
A.D. 1553.In 1553 Amara died. Between that date and 1596 four kings, all of the family of Dunkas, succeeded each other.
A.D. 1596.In 1596, in the reign of Adlan, Sheikh Agib, a descendant of Gemáa and Governor of Keri, rebelled. Adlan defeated him near Alati. His children fled to Dongola, whither Adlan sent Sheikh Idris to offer them a free pardon and invite them to Sennar. They came, and Adlan invested the eldest with the Government of Keri.
This emissary of Adlan’s, Sheikh Idris, was celebrated for his ability. He is also said to have lived to the great age of 147. During this reign many learned men came from Cairo and Baghdad.
A.D. 1603.In 1603 Adlan was succeeded by his son Baadi.