Kuniara

Kuniara, a people of East Sudan, who were the ruling element both in Darfur and Kordofan before the arrival of the Egyptians. They are a branch of the Fur race, from which Darfur (Dar-Fur = Furland) takes its name; irregular features, very dark complexion, rude habits, speech apparently akin to that of the Nubas of Kordofan.