Central governments had little control over the region, although some Hassaniya tribes would occasionally extended " beya " or allegiance to prestigious neighbouring rulers, to gain their political backing or, in some cases, as a religious ceremony.

Central governments had little control over the region, although the Hassaniya tribes would occasionally extended " beya " or allegiance to prestigious rulers, to gain their political backing or, in some cases, as a religious ceremony.

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