Description
This assignment is a source analysis.
Note that the source analysis is an example of a primary source but secondary sources need to be included as it source analysis are mainly critical.
Although there is no specific question in place, please use the following questions and take them into consideration when analysing the source:
1. How does this source describe the attempted conquest of 651-652 and the resulting Baqt with Nubia?
2. What are the historiographical issues that Spaulding has with al-Maqrīzī’s portrayal of the Baqt? (if you did not read it, its ok, get a someone who did to help you)
3. Whose perspective is missing from this source? Is that missing perspective relevant to understanding of:
a) Who actually won the battle at Dongola in 651-652 CE?
b) How should we approach our understanding of the Baqt, i.e. what exactly was it and what was agreed within it?