Al-Baqqara is the only group that retains this name as an original definition, and the Baqqara are the only group that retains this name as an original definition for them, unlike other tribes, even those who practice cattle herding. Because of this profession, the Baqqara are forced to move south and north with the rainy season, fearing the effects of the fly. However, they would fall into the government's grasp, where they would be forced to pay taxes. They contributed to igniting the revolution during the Mahdist era and participated with the Mahdi in the siege of El Obeid. However, during the reign of his successor, they faced some difficulties when they refused the policy of their displacement to the north. The Baqqara in Kordofan are divided into several tribes, the most important of which are: Al-Masiriyya and Al-Amr: They were originally one tribe with two divisions, Al-Masiriyya al-Zarq and Al-Mahmar. In reality, Al-Masiriyya al-Mahmar has separated recently, so they now form two distinct tribes, each with its own territory. Al-Masiriyya al-Zarq are settled around Jabal al-Sint and Al-Maffar, and their land is the Wadi al-Halla and its course from north to southwest. In Kordofan, they are divided into Awlad Salim, Al-Faraya, Al-Diradi, Awlad Abu Na'mat, and Awlad Hibban. They have entered into conflict with other Kordofan tribes for the purpose of expansion and are divided into two main branches: Al-Mahmar al-Ajawira and Al-Mahmar al-Falatiya. The home of Al-Mahmar is between Al-Barka and Shaka, not exceeding latitude 11.5 degrees North. Most of them are Al-Asiya and Abi Qalb. Their movement from west to north and south helps them to benefit from all pastures and avoid the fly during the rainy season.

Al-Habaniya: Their territory is located between Barka al-Raha and Shariqila, and south to Tattali, between longitudes 15.4 and 22.4 degrees East, and between latitudes 12.45 and 13.4 to 12.45 degrees North. They say they are a branch of the Habaniya of Darfur who migrated in around the mid-18th century. Their number in 1879 AD was estimated at about 8,000 people. They are divided into two branches: Al-Tarah and Al-Sawt. Each of these two branches is followed by other sub-groups. They live approximately in the same lifestyle as their other Baqqara brethren, both in cattle raising and in terms of customs and traditions.

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