Wadai Empire

State · 1636–1910 CE · at its largest around 1636 CE

A Muslim sultanate east of Lake Chad, in modern Chad, which grew strong through trans-Saharan trade and was conquered by France in the early 20th century.

On its lands while it lasted

• Abéché (c. 1636 CE): Capital of Wadai Empire (1636–1909).
• N'Djamena (1900 CE): Capital of Republic of Chad (1961–today).

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