In the year 1874 Darfur, a province in the Sudan west of kordofan, was annexed by Ismail.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport
It was decided that the western provinces of kordofan and Dafur should be abandoned, but that important centres like Khartum on the Nile should be preserved, at least for a time.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport
After the death of this pasha, Pethrick visited El-Obeid in kordofan as a trader, and remained there for five years.
"History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 12 (of 12)"
S. Rappoport