The area was under
Kushite and
Meroitic rule from 750 BC to around 350 AD. The area came under
Alwan rule, after which the Alwans were overthrown by the
Funj Sultanate who made Sennar their capital. ;2023–present Sudanese civil war Ever since the paramilitary group
RSF took control of most of the state of
Gezira State it has launched small but not threatening incursions into North Sennar. In June 2024, the RSF launched an
offensive against the SAF in the state. The force started by attacking Jebel Moya, a key area controlling a main road, and stormed to take control of the capital, Sinja. It took control of other cities such as
Dinder,
Al Mazmum / Mazmoum, and
El-Suki and nearby areas connecting it while launching an incursion into Blue Nile state. However in October, the Sudanese military attacked and took control of Jebel Moya. The key area of Jebel Moya being lost led to the RSF losing control of Dinder, El Suki and other areas in Sennar. In November, the Sudanese army recaptured Sinja. On 5 March, SAF launched a counteroffensive on the rest of RSF controlled territory in Sennar, and on the same day take full control over territories, including Mazmoum. ==Location==