Editing Saloum (section)

==Government==
The main provinces of Saloum were: Mbey, where the Maad Saloum ruled directly; Joñik centered around [[Djilor Arrondissement|Djilor]]; Siñi north of Kahone, ruled by the ''Bar Ngay'' descended from the [[Ndiaye dynasty]] of Jolof;{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=340-1}} Ndukumaan east of Siñi ruled by the Ndao family, formerly the rulers of [[Namandirou]];{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=192-4}} Kajmoor and Mandaax along the Gambia river, also ruled by Ndiayes;{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=352}} among other, smaller territories, sometimes ruled by marabouts. The ruling class were ethnically and culturally Serer, part of the [[Guelowar]] clan, and were known as ''[[ceddo]]'' who often exploited and raided the population.{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=342}} Vassals included, at various times, Badibu, [[Kingdom of Niani|Niani]], [[Niumi]], Sabakh, and Sandial. The powers and prerogatives of local subordinate rulers varied.

The great ''[[Jaraaf]]'' was the head of the council that elected the Maad Saloum, also known as the ''Buur'' in Wolof, and would rule the nation in the event of his death until his successor had been enthroned.{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=342}} ''Buur''-administrators served as governors of villages and provinces on behalf of the king, assisted by ''Farba'' who were in charge of enforcing laws and dispensing justice.{{sfn|Fall|2022|p=344}} 

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