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The Sultan of Darfur, Muhammad al-Fadl, was a man of great ambition and foresight. He was also a man of deep religious conviction, and he believed that it was his duty to spread Islam throughout his kingdom. In order to achieve this goal, he began to build a new capital city, which he named El Fasher. El Fasher was to be a city of great beauty and splendor, and it was to be a center of Islamic learning and culture. The Sultan was determined to make El Fasher the most important city in all of Africa, and he spared no expense in its construction. He brought in the finest architects and builders from all over the world, and he provided them with the best materials. The result was a city that was truly magnificent, and it quickly became a center of trade and commerce. The Sultan was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and he encouraged his people to pursue knowledge and learning. He established schools and libraries, and he supported scholars and artists. As a result, El Fasher became a center of intellectual and cultural activity, and it attracted people from all over the world. The Sultan was a wise and just ruler, and he was beloved by his people. He ruled for many years, and during his reign, Darfur prospered. He left behind a legacy of peace and prosperity, and his name is still remembered with reverence today.

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