India, Nov. 9 -- Sudan-the name originates from the Sahel region and was earlier known as Nubia by the ancient Egyptians. Post the 16th century, the country, which is home to the confluence of both the White Nile originating from Uganda and Blue Nile originating from Eritrea, had distinct demographics. The northern part has been following the Islamic faith, and the southern part has largely been Christian, which eventually led to their separation in 2011. The Islamic kingdoms of Sennar and Darfur have existed in the western part since the 1500s and have a distinct cultural identity.

Surdan has also had various coups and regime changes with a notable one in 1718, which essentially promoted "Arabisation" of the state, while the Darfur regi...