Sokoto Caliphate
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| Founded | 1809 |
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| Common languages | Arabic (official), Hausa, Fula |
| Currency | Dirham |
| Government | Oligarchic monarchy; (1804–1832); Theocratic monarchy; (1832–1903) |
| Capitals | Gudu |
| Sokoto | |
| Birnin Konni | |
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| ID | 1240515 |
About Sokoto Caliphate
The Sokoto Caliphate was an independent Islamic Sunni Caliphate in West Africa that was founded during the jihad of the Fulani War in 1804 by Usman dan Fodio. It was abolished when the British conquered the area in 1903 and established the Northern Nigeria Protectorate.
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Aug 20,2023 7:41 am
... He wields huge influence in Niger, part of which used to be in the Sokoto Caliphate, a powerful kingdom before colonial rule...
Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa
Aug 1,2023 8:11 pm
... The two countries share a border which stretches for more than 1,500km (930 miles), and they have strong cultural and trade ties that date back to the pre-colonial era when a chunk of both were part of the Sokoto Caliphate...
Sokoto Caliphate Photos
