• Swords and a gun on display at the palace of Sultan Ali Dinar. He was the last of the Keira dynasty of sultans to rule the region as absolute monarchs, controlling their subjects and raising tribute through the feudal system.
    Swords and a gun on display at the palace of Sultan Ali Dinar. He was the last of the Keira dynasty of sultans to rule the region as absolute monarchs, controlling their subjects and raising tribute through the feudal system.
  • Artefacts are on display in the palace museum.
    Artefacts are on display in the palace museum.
  • A man stands next to drums.
    A man stands next to drums.
  • A spear, axe and daggers on display.
    A spear, axe and daggers on display.
  • Outside the palace of Sultan Ali Dinar.
    Outside the palace of Sultan Ali Dinar.
  • Inside the palace museum.
    Inside the palace museum.
  • A decorated door inside the palace.
    A decorated door inside the palace.

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Palace museum recalls Darfur’s royal past — in pictures

Rob Gurdebeke

April 25, 2016

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Tucked between palm trees and verdant lawns in the centre of El Fasher, the palace of the Darfur’s last sultan has become a focus of pride, 100 years after his death. All photos by Ashraf Shazly / AFP Photo

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