Tarikh al-Sudan, also known as the "History of Sudan," is a renowned historical manuscript written in the 17th century by the esteemed Sudanese historian, Muhammad al-Dalqami. The manuscript provides a comprehensive account of the history of Sudan, spanning from the early kingdoms to the period of the Funj Sultanate. For scholars and researchers interested in African history, Islam in Africa, and Sudanese culture, Tarikh al-Sudan is an invaluable resource.
The primary English translation of the (History of the Sudan) is titled "
By following these recommendations, researchers and scholars can gain a deeper understanding of Tarikh al-Sudan and its significance in Sudanese studies.
Timbuktu and the Songhay Empire: Al-Sa'di's Ta'rikh al-Sudan down to 1613 and other Contemporary Documents " , translated and edited by . Digital Access and PDF Resources
For comparison, the 19th-century French translation by Octave Houdas is available for download at the Internet Archive . Key Features of this Translation
| Source | Type | Access | |--------|------|--------| | (if affiliated with a university) | Hunwick translation (chapter by chapter) | Institutional login | | Brill Publishers | Complete Hunwick ebook | Purchase (~€150) or library access | | Internet Archive | Houdas’ French original (scanned) | Free download; then machine-translate | | Google Books | Snippet view of Hunwick | Limited preview | | Academia.edu / ResearchGate | Individual chapters or pre-prints | Free with account (uploaded by scholars) |