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He 6 We seek shade, the provision of water and the digging of wells on thirsty roads so that travelers may drink. These traces remain and are attributed to (Mawho Bek), may God have mercy on him and reward him.

The virtuous and righteous one. And he was succeeded by Khurshid Pasha in the year 1 AH, and he built mosques and was kind to the people. He was diligent in every matter, inspecting the condition of the soldiers and the subjects. One day, he went out late at night and came across a woman making flatbread from millet, which the Sudanese call (Qurf). He entered and asked her about this type of bread. When she informed him, he asked her for some to be prepared for him with milk. He ate it and found it delicious. He continued to eat it until he saw that he had almost exhausted what she had. So he refrained and left after asking about her master. This was in the month of Ramadan. He summoned the servant to ask for forgiveness for his greed. She showed him great joy and happiness for this hospitality, which she had not expected. Khurshid Pasha remained governor of Sudan for twelve years, until he was succeeded by the late Ahmed Pasha Abu Wudaz, who took over Sudan in the year 76 AH.

He pursued gangs of thieves from the (Bari) tribes, founded the city of (Kassala) and fortified it. He was known for his severity towards corrupt individuals, and the people of Sudan called him "Al-Mansour" (the Victorious). In his days, sedition and unrest were eradicated, and seven cities were established in Sudan.

In the year 76 AH, Ahmed Pasha Abu Wudaz was dismissed and succeeded by Hajj Ahmed Pasha Al-Mutakalli.

He followed the path of his predecessor, but he paid special attention to establishing agricultural estates for the government. He planted sugarcane, which was successful, but was neglected by his successors. He also attempted many agricultural projects, including indigo cultivation, but unfortunately, his efforts were met with indifference by those who came after him.

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