While he was ruler of Sennar, Emperor Susenyos of Ethiopia sent to Abd al-Qadir a nagarit, or kettle-drum, richly decorated with gold, which was one of the traditional emblems of an Ethiopian negus or king; in return, Abd al-Qadir sent Susenyos a trained hunting falcon. Shortly after this diplomatic exchange, he was deposed by his brother Adlan.
While Emperor Susenyos of Ethiopia governed Sennar, he sent a nagarit, richly adorned with gold, as an emblem of Ethiopian royalty to Abd al-Qadir; in return, Abd al-Qadir gave Susenyos a trained hunting falcon. Subsequently, Susenyos was overthrown by his brother Adlan.